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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 with potential civil unrest on Election Day or the days after. Heeding warnings from the Department of Homeland Security about ...

CNN · 3d

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,

Task & Purpose · 2d

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.

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Barron's · 1d

'Panic Buttons,' SWAT Teams: US Braces For Election Unrest

Panic buttons for poll workers, special weapons teams deployed on rooftops, and hundreds of National Guard personnel on standby.

Dagens.com (CA) on MSN · 16h

Panic Buttons and Bulletproof Windows Heighten Security for U.S. Election Day

In states like Arizona, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina, polling stations are equipped with extra security measures.

Live Mint on MSN · 1d

US elections 2024: Panic buttons, bulletproof glass, security cameras and more — Swing states brace for violence

With Trump and Harris in a tight race, battleground states are on high alert for misinformation and violence. Local officials have strengthened security measures, including panic buttons and surveillance,

3hon MSN

Some cities, states prepare for Election Day unrest

While the country collectively holds its breath awaiting election results, government officials have prepared cities across ...

19h

US states worried about election unrest take security precautions

A security fence rings a Las Vegas building where a Nevada county tabulates votes. An Arizona sheriff has his department on ...

MyNorthwest.com8h

‘Precautionary’: Washington activated National Guard in response to DHS warning

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee activated some Washington National Guard members last week, asking them to be on standby.

News Tribune, Tacoma, Wash. on MSN3d

Inslee puts National Guard on stand-by to support law enforcement if needed during election week

Jay Inslee has activated some Washington National Guard members to be on ... activity related to the 2024 general ...

What Election Security Looks Like in an Election Denial Hotspot

Maricopa County has ramped up security after protests in 2020 and violent threats toward election officials, including Ken ...

16h

Election Officials Are Bolstering Security Ahead of Tuesday

Concerns about political violence and misinformation are pervasive, but state and local authorities say that your vote is more secure than you might think.

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