US National Guard readies for possible unrest as presidential election nears
Photo: In US National Guard has been put on alert due to possible election unrest (Getty Images)
National Guard forces in several states have been put on alert due to the possibility of unrest during the presidential elections, according to CNN.
It is noted that ahead of potential civil unrest related to the presidential elections in Washington, Oregon, and Nevada, the National Guard is on standby.
In Washington and Oregon, instances of ballot drop box arson have previously been recorded. The US Department of Homeland Security has warned that threats to "election infrastructure" remain high.
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek stated on Friday, November 1, that the National Guard is prepared as political leaders call for peaceful protests.
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo also announced this week that 60 National Guard service members are on standby "in preparation for a safe and smooth Election Day."
US presidential election
Elections will take place in the US on Tuesday, November 5. The main candidates for the presidency are Republican Representative Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.
For more information about the presidential candidates in the US, refer to the RBC-Ukraine material.
As reported, in two states in the US, ballot boxes were set on fire less than a week before the elections, destroying hundreds of ballots.
RBC-Ukraine explained why the US election is one of the year's main global events and why it is important for Ukraine.
