Several ballot processing centers have been forced to evacuate since Americans across the country exercised their right to vote on Election Day.
In both Orange and Riverside counties, bomb threats briefly evacuated voter registration workers while processing ballots.
The bomb threat was made Tuesday, according to the Orange County Registrar of Voters. The evacuation lasted approximately 15 minutes and the threat was deemed not credible.
“The Orange County Registrar of Voters is committed to ensuring equal access to the election process, protecting the integrity of voting, and maintaining a transparent, accurate, and fair election system. We are working diligently to address this incident and ensure the safety of all of our staff and members.”The public visiting our offices is safe,” said Registrar of Voters Bob Page. Ta.
Buildings in Riverside County were evacuated Friday after receiving a bomb threat. The building was inspected by the county sheriff’s department and bomb squad, but no explosives were found.
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The evacuation lasted about five minutes.
Processing of ballots continued Saturday, according to the Riverside County Registrar of Voters.
“The Riverside County Registrar of Voters remains committed to the safety of our citizens and our employees. We continue to prioritize transparency and will continue to provide all citizens with the necessary security to ensure fair, accurate, and transparent elections.” We encourage you to observe the process,” the Riverside County Registrar said. Said.
The two bomb threats were made along with several others across the country. The FBI said Tuesday that many appear to have come from Russia.
As of Saturday, it was unclear whether the threat against the California site came from Russia.
