National Guard, Election Day

National Guard members on standby for Election Day in some states
A few states have said they will have the National Guard on standby as a precaution for potential civil unrest on Election Day after ballot drop boxes were set on fire last week.
Inslee puts National Guard on 'standby status' in response to potential election unrest
Washington’s National Guard is now on standby for unlawful activity related to the election, but officials are saying very little about what that means.
Washington National Guard on stand-by, Oregon ‘monitoring’ for potential election threats
Ahead of Election Day on Nov. 5, leaders in the Pacific Northwest are preparing for potential public safety concerns.
Gov. Inslee activates National Guard to prevent election-related unrest
Washington Governor Jay Inslee activated some Washington National Guard members Friday, asking them to be on stand-by, in case they’re needed to support local law enforcement and the Washington State Patrol during election week.
Washington National Guard on standby for potential election violence
OLYMPIA, Wash. — On Friday, Nov. 1, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee announced some members of the state's National Guard have been put on standby to assist law enforcement in precaution of Election Day violence. The four-day activation began Monday, Nov. 4, with hours left until Election Day.
Washington state activates National Guard ahead of the presidential election
Oregon and Nevada also plan on having National Guard troops on standby to assist local law enforcement on election day.
Nevada and Washington activate National Guard for election
The governors of Washington and Nevada have activated the National Guard in order to maintain order around the election. Gov. Jay Inslee (D-WA) made the announcement on Friday, just days after several ballot boxes were set on fire in his state and in Oregon.
States put National Guard on standby in case of election violence
The governors of three states said they're prepared to use the National Guard to help with potential civil unrest on Election Day or the days after.
Washington state activates National Guard in case of election unrest
Washington state’s decision reflects broader concerns across the country that violence may erupt around the election.
Governors in 3 US states ready National Guard troops in response to threats of election-related violence
A climate of violence hangs over the US elections following recent attacks on ballot boxes and Trump’s ongoing incitement against political opponents and the press.
Wisconsin activates National Guard for Election Day
With the National Guard on duty, Wisconsin prepares for a secure Election Day, ready to tackle cybersecurity threats and potential security concerns.
Gov. Jay Inslee activates National Guard before Election Day
Gov. Jay Inslee has activated the Washington National Guard before Election Day. Select National Guard members ...
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Inslee puts National Guard on stand-by to support law enforcement if needed during election week
Gov. Jay Inslee has activated some Washington National Guard members to be on stand-by in the event they are asked to ...