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.
National Guard Prepares for Worst in Washington as Election Day Nears
Washington State Governor Jay Inslee has activated National Guard members to be on high alert following reports of potential election-related violence ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Inslee’s decision comes after ballot drop boxes in Washington and one other state were set on fire earlier this 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.
US Election 2024: Washington State activates National Guard over fears of 'potential violence'
The move to activate the National Guard in Washington State on the week of the US presidential election comes as police continue to hunt a man suspected of burning hundreds of ballots
States put National Guard on standby in case of election violence
Heeding warnings from the Department of Homeland Security about threats of violence during the week of the presidential election, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo activated National Guard members to support local and state law ...
Election Eve: National Guard ready, PNW guard up
Elected leaders and law enforcement in both Oregon and Washington have been very public with their plans and responses to any unrest. Residents in the region also remember the unrest that followed the last two presidential elections,
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.
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 activated ahead of election security concerns
Precautionary measure comes after US Dept of Homeland Security issues warnings on threats to election infrastructure
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.
Police, National Guard units prep for Election Day violence
National Guard units in several states and local law enforcement agencies are on alert or standby this week as authorities prepare for any violence by extremist groups upset about the election results.
How Seattle is planning for potential election unrest
Jay Inslee put some Washington ... motivated violence following the election, according to a poll this month, sponsored by The Seattle Times and partners, amid widespread anxiety over the ...
Key state races to watch in Washington on Election Night
On Election Day, Washingtonians will not only vote for a new president but they will also decide several key state races.
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States and cities beef up security to prepare for potential election-related violence
Washington state's governor activated the National Guard to stand by to help local law enforcement as needed. Meanwhile, ...
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Governor Jay Inslee visits U-District, speaks with NO on 2117 canvassers
Over a dozen canvassers gathered on the third floor of the University Heights building Sunday morning for a pep talk from Gov ...