A bomb threat on Election Day led to the evacuation of a government building in West Chester, Pennsylvania, where voting services are housed. The incident occurred at the Government Services Center, as confirmed by Josh Maxwell, chair of the Chester County Board of Elections. Maxwell took to social media to inform the public about the situation, emphasizing that Voter Services, responsible for in-person ballot delivery after 8 pm, operates from this location.
Following the threat, the building underwent a thorough search by bomb-sniffing dogs. Maxwell assured the public that if nothing suspicious is found, the building will resume its services promptly. This event is part of a series of reported bomb threats in key swing states during the election. Georgia and Arizona have also experienced similar non-credible threats, with authorities suspecting a possible origin from Russia.
One West Chester resident shared his experience of arriving at the voter services building late in the day to avoid crowds, only to be turned away temporarily due to the threat. He described seeing groups of people gathered outside the building and being informed by security personnel about the situation. Voters were advised to stay updated on when they could return to cast their ballots.
