Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced the activation of National Guard members to be on standby during the elections, citing nationwide threats to election infrastructure.
Election-related violence has prompted cities like Portland to increase police staffing on Election Day, despite no known threats currently existing in relation to the elections.
In Nevada, Gov. Joe Lombardo activated 60 National Guard members for security and support purposes, reinforcing that the measure is purely precautionary.
Authorities are investigating recent incidents involving ballot drop boxes, where fires were set in Portland and Vancouver, damaging a significant number of ballots.
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