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Bomb threat prompts 2 Chester County polling places in West Chester to extend hours
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Bomb threat prompts 2 Chester County polling places in West Chester to extend hours

WEST CHESTER, Pa. (WPVI) — A bomb threat prompted authorities to extend voting until 10 p.m. Tuesday at two polling places in West Chester, Chester County.

The Chester County Government Services Center on Westtown Road was evacuated after an email bomb threat was sent out, authorities said.

The threat forced two polling stations to move while officers evacuated the area.

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As a result, voting hours in West Goshen 275 and West Goshen 285 have been extended.

Authorities then cleared the area and found no credible threats.

Officials say this incident did not impact Chester County’s election results. The processing of mail-in ballots took place at a different location and continued throughout the incident, according to local leaders.

The FBI has been notified of the incident and is investigating alongside local law enforcement.

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