National Guard, Election Day

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.
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,
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.
Washington governor activates National Guard against election-related violence
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.
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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Nevada National Guard troops to support Las Vegas Metro Police on Election Day
Just to be absolutely prepared for any type of emergency that may happen,” said Nevada National Guard Captain Emerson Marcus. The captain says he has not heard about any threats of violence.
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Lombardo to activate National Guard for Election Day
Joe Lombardo announced Monday evening. The governor will activate 60 members to be on status and stationed in Nevada National Guard facilities in both Carson City and Las Vegas on Nov. 5.
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Lombardo to activate 60 Nevada National Guard soldiers to help with Election Day security
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Governor activates Nevada National Guard on Election Day
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The Nevada National Guard has been activated for Election Day in northern and southern Nevada. Governor Joe Lombardo said in a news release on Monday that he would ...
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Nevada and Washington activate National Guard for election
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