Washington state activates National Guard in case of election violence
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Washington governor Jay Inslee's move to activate the National Guard came after information and concerns about potential violence related to the 2024 election.
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WASHINGTON – The governor of Washington state is activating some members of the National Guard to be on standby following information and concerns regarding potential violence related to the 2024 election.
The state, where Democrat Kamala Harris is expected to easily defeat Republican Donald Trump, according to polling, was one of two where ballot boxes were set on fire
Early voting is available to those in Washington and more than two million people have cast their ballots, according to the Election Lab at the University of Florida.
“Based on general and specific information and concerns regarding the potential for violence or other unlawful activity related to the 2024 general election, I want to ensure we are fully prepared to respond,” Governor Jay Inslee said on Nov 1 in a letter published on his website.
Hundreds of ballots were damaged or destroyed by the use of an incendiary device in the drop box in the city of Vancouver, according to Mr Inslee. REUTERS
