The governor of Washington state has said he is “activating” members of the National Guard to be on standby in case of violence surrounding the upcoming election.
Governor Jay Inslee said he made the decision after he received information and concerns regarding potential violence.
The order is set to go into effect Monday and last until midnight on Thursday.
Kamala Harris is easily expected to defeat Donald Trump in the state.
Ballot boxes were set on fire there earlier in the week, with hundreds of votes thought to be damaged.
“Based upon 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,” the governor wrote in a letter published on his website.
His office said: “This is a purely precautionary measure taken in response to the US Department of Homeland Security’s nationwide warnings regarding threats to election infrastructure and other recent activities that have occurred in southwestern Washington.”
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