More than 3,600 National Guard service members have been activated across the country ahead of possible civil unrest following Election Day. At least 16 states have Guard troops at the ready for a ...

From helping poll workers to assisting law enforcement, here is a look at the potential National Guard role in the election. The National Guard answers to its state’s governor, not the president.

The National Guard has activated in more than a dozen states, deploying more than 250 personnel across the country to support state officials on Election Day, according to the National Guard ...

The National Guard has activated in more than a dozen states, deploying more than 250 personnel across the country to support state officials on Election Day, according to the National Guard ...

The National Guard is gearing up to activate across the country to support the Nov. 3 general election in several capacities. The missions range from assisting with cyber defense, working the ...

In preparation for any emergencies, including civil unrest surrounding the election, the National Guard has already designated military police units in two states to serve as rapid-reaction forces.

States are already on alert for violence. On Monday, Gov. Charlie Baker of Massachusetts ordered 1,000 members of the National Guard to be on standby in case of turmoil following Tuesday’s election.

From helping poll workers to assisting law enforcement, here is a look at the potential National Guard role in the election. The National Guard answers to its state’s governor, not the president.

Unlike regular active-duty military, the Guard answers to its state’s governor, not to the president.