WASHINGTON — A series of bomb threats across multiple battleground states and baseless claims of wrongdoing by former President Donald Trump disrupted an otherwise smooth Election Day that capped a tumultuous presidential campaign.

The bomb threats in parts of Arizona, Georgia and Pennsylvania on Tuesday turned out to be hoaxes, but they forced some polling places to evacuate and extend hours, and delayed the counting of some ballots.

Despite no evidence of widespread voting problems, Trump made unsubstantiated claims which were refuted by local election officials{ai:summary}<p>On Election Day, bomb threats in Arizona, Georgia, and Pennsylvania disrupted voting, leading to evacuations and extended polling hours. These threats were later confirmed as hoaxes. Additionally, baseless claims regarding former President Donald Trump added to the chaos of the day. </p><p>#politics</p>

U.S. election day goes smoothly despite multiple polling station bomb threats

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