National Guard, Washington and Election Day

National Guard troops on standby in Washington state, Oregon and Nevada as a precaution for ‘potential’ election unrest
Ahead of potential civil unrest due to Tuesday’s presidential election, the National Guard is on standby as a precaution in several states, including Washington state and Oregon, where hundreds of ballots were damaged or destroyed after at least three ballot drop boxes were recently set on fire,
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.
National Guard on Standby in Many States as America Faces Tense Election Day
Many of those deployed are "cyber specialists" and civil support teams, an official said, detailing that there are no specific state orders for military law enforcement -- although some are on standby.
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.
Nevada and Washington activate National Guard for election
The Department of Homeland Security had previously warned that threats to election infrastructure were high this election cycle.
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.
Washington state activates National Guard in case of election unrest
The decision by Gov. Jay Inslee comes after ballot boxes were burned in his state and in Oregon, and amid broader concerns about election-related violence.
Wisconsin National Guard on standby for Election Day security efforts
At least 245 National Guard personnel across 18 states, including Wisconsin, are on standby for Election Day, according to Pentagon officials. In Wisconsin, as in other states, National Guard members are likely assisting with cybersecurity efforts and standing ready to support law enforcement and first responders in case of protests or security incidents.
Washington National Guard on standby for potential election violence
However, it appears the move is a first for the state, at least in terms of activation pre-election. National Guard Spokesperson Karina Shagren ... Washington and Portland, Oregon in late October. The country has seen extreme partisanship over its decades ...
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.
Nat’l Guard troops on standby ahead of ‘potential’ election unrest
The National Guard has been placed on "standby" in multiple states ahead of Election Day on Tuesday amid concerns of "civil unrest."
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States put National Guard on standby in case of election violence
The governors of three states — Washington, Nevada and Oregon — said they’re prepared to use the National Guard to help ...
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About 24 states say they'll send National Guard troops to DC for vote certification and inauguration
Jean Paul Laurenceau, chief of future operations for the National Guard Bureau ... Nevada, Oregon, Pennsylvania, ...