At least five Democratic members of Congress from Connecticut were targeted by bomb threats at their residences on Thursday, according to reports from the lawmakers or their offices.

Senator Chris Murphy, along with Representatives Jim Himes, Joe Courtney, John Larson, and Jahana Hayes, all confirmed they had received such threats. Authorities who responded to the incidents found no evidence of explosives at any of the properties.

It remains unclear whether Representative Rosa DeLauro, the fifth Democratic House member from the state, or Connecticut’s other Democratic senator were also targeted. These threats against the state’s Democratic delegation came one day after several of President-elect Donald Trump’s top Cabinet nominees and appointees revealed they too had been victims of bomb threats, as well as “swatting” incidents—false reports made to prompt emergency police responses.

Murphy’s office reported that his Hartford residence was specifically threatened, with the incident believed to be part of a larger coordinated effort against multiple public figures and lawmakers. Both Hartford Police and US Capitol Police confirmed there was no danger.

Hayes, meanwhile, was notified by the Wolcott Police Department early Thursday that it had received an email threatening a pipe bomb placed in her mailbox. State police, US Capitol Police, and the House sergeant at arms were all alerted, and a thorough search by local and state authorities found no explosives or hazardous materials.

Courtney’s home in Vernon was also targeted, with the threat made while his family was present, his office said. Himes learned of the threat against his home while celebrating Thanksgiving with his family. He praised local law enforcement for their swift response, adding, “There is no place for political violence in this country.” Larson’s office confirmed that East Hartford Police responded to a bomb threat at his residence.

These threats follow a turbulent election period marked by violence, including a shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania in July, and a thwarted assassination attempt in Florida. Among those receiving similar threats on Wednesday were Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York, Trump’s nominee for UN ambassador, as well as Trump’s picks for Attorney General, Matt Gaetz, and Department of Labor head, Lori Chavez-DeRemer.

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. —  Several Democratic members of Congress from Connecticut have been targeted by bomb threats on their homes, the lawmakers or their offices said Thursday.

Reps. Jim Himes, Joe Courtney and John Larson all reported that their homes were the subject of bomb threats. Police who responded said they found no evidence of a bomb on the lawmakers’ properties.

This happened a day after a number of President-elect Donald Trump’s most prominent Cabinet picks and appointees reported that they had received bomb threats and “swatting attacks,” in which perpetrators initiate an emergency law enforcement response against a victim under false pretenses.

Courtney’s Vernon home received a bomb threat while his wife and children were there, his office said.

Himes said Thursday morning he was notified of the threat against his home during a Thanksgiving celebration with his family. The U.S. Capitol Police and Greenwich and Stamford police departments responded.

Hines extended his family’s “utmost gratitude to our local law enforcement officers for their immediate action to ensure our safety.” He added: “There is no place for political violence in this country, and I hope that we may all continue through the holiday season with peace and civility.”

Larson also said Thursday that East Hartford Police responded to a bomb threat against his home.

The threats follow an election season marked by violence. In July, a gunman opened fire at a Trump rally in Butler, Pa., grazing him in the ear and killing one of his supporters. The Secret Service later thwarted a subsequent assassination attempt at Trump’s West Palm Beach, Fla., golf course when an agent spotted the barrel of a gun poking through a perimeter fence while Trump was golfing.

Among those who received threats Wednesday were New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, Trump’s pick to serve as the next ambassador to the United Nations; Matt Gaetz, Trump’s initial pick to serve as attorney general; Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, whom Trump chose to lead the Department of Labor, and former New York congressman Lee Zeldin, who has been tapped to lead the Environmental Protection Agency.

Hussein writes for the Associated Press. Associated Press writer Jill Colvin in New York contributed to this report.

Connecticut State Police have made 11 DUI arrests since the start of the holiday weekend as of Thanksgiving morning, they said. 

The statistics reflect Wednesday, starting at midnight, until 8 a.m. Thursday, state police said. In addition, the statistics only reflect trooper patrolled roadways.

State police said that in addition to the nearly dozen DUI arrests made, there have been 164 car crashes. Twelve of those 164 crashes caused injury, but there have been no serious injuries thus far.

Motorists have made 1,927 calls requesting service and there have been 114 “traffic services” made, police said. “Traffic services” can be anything from helping with a disabled car or clearing debris off a roadway, police said.

Police also said that 451 motorists have been pulled over, but did not provide information on how many were given traffic citations.