Navigating a Potential Bomb Threat

This issue guide provides election officials with best practices for preparing for and responding to potential bomb threats affecting polling locations. It outlines immediate coordination with law enforcement, site assessment and verification, continuity of voting operations, and post-incident documentation, with an emphasis on maintaining voter safety while minimizing disruption. The guide also includes nonpartisan holding statements and sample responses to support clear, calm communication with voters, media, and stakeholders during and after a threat-related incident.