Nevada and Washington activate National Guard for election – Washington Examiner
The article discusses the activation of the National Guard by the governors of Washington and Nevada to ensure security during the upcoming election. Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced the decision following incidents in which several ballot boxes were set on fire, highlighting concerns about election infrastructure safety as warned by the Department of Homeland Security. The National Guard will be deployed from November 4 to November 7 to maintain order during this critical period.
Nevada and Washington activate National Guard for election
The governors of Washington and Nevada have activated the National Guard in order to maintain order around the election.
Gov. Jay Inslee (D-WA) made the announcement on Friday, just days after several ballot boxes were set on fire in his state and in Oregon.
The Department of Homeland Security had previously warned that threats to election infrastructure were high this election cycle, which prompted Inslee to activate the members from Nov. 4 to Nov. 7.
Earlier this week, Gov. Joe Lombardo (R-NV) put 60 National Guard members on standby for Election Day “to support existing law enforcement preparations for Election Day on things like traffic enforcement and building security.”
“As a first responder, I know first-hand the importance of being prepared, and this decision reflects my commitment to safety and preparedness on Election Day,” Lombardo said in a press release.
Enacting the National Guard to support Election Day operations is not new; in 2022, 14 states activated guard members to combat cyber threats during the midterm elections.
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