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,
States put National Guard on standby in case of election violence
The governors of three states said they’re prepared to use the National Guard to help with potential civil unrest on Election Day or the days after.
National Guard on Standby in Many States as America Faces Tense Election Day
Oregon has some Guardsmen activated as well as on standby. Read Next: Live Election Updates: Governors in Several States Place National Guard on Standby Many of those deployed are "cyber specialists" and civil support teams, the official added, detailing ...
Dozens of states set to send National Guard troops to help secure D.C. vs. election-related discord
More than two dozen states have indicated they would be willing to send National Guard troops to Washington if requested in the weeks following the presidential election and in the runup to the inauguration,
Dozens of states prepare to deploy National Guard to Washington amid post-election unrest
More than 20 US states are ready to send National Guard troops to Washington if there are riots after the presidential election, which is taking place on Tuesday in the United States. Source: AP news agency,
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.
Gov. Inslee activates National Guard to prevent election-related unrest
Washington Governor Jay Inslee activated some Washington National Guard members Friday, asking them to be on stand-by, in case they’re needed to support local law enforcement and the Washington State Patrol during election week.
National Guard readies troops amid mass unrest fears as millions vote in knife edge US election
Fearing a repeat of the violence seen after the last election, people across the country are bracing for more unrest with windows being boarded up and National Guard put on standby
Oregon Gov. Kotek says election interference will not be tolerated: National Guard ready
As the 2024 election unfolds, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has asserted that election interference of any sort will not be ...
How Portland police prepared for election night protests, potential violence
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) has been preparing for potential violence and protests for months ahead of ...
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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 ...