The National Guard advises state officials and works with law enforcement to prevent and respond to cyber threats.

National Guard personnel in 20 states and the District of Columbia have been activated or are on standby to aid local authorities ahead of Tuesday’s election, Pentagon officials said Monday. Around 125 National Guardsmen in 10 states have been activated for election support so far,

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,

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.

Oregon and Nevada also plan on having National Guard troops on standby to assist local law enforcement on election day.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) activated the National Guard to be on stand-by in the event it is asked to support local law enforcement and the Washington State Patrol during election week, a press release issued Friday said.

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Washington state’s decision reflects broader concerns across the country that violence may erupt around the election.

Election cybersecurity will be bolstered by members of the Colorado National Guard after Gov. Jared Polis issued an executive order for them to do so on Monday.