National Guard on Alert Amid Election Violence Fears

The Governor of Washington has activated members of the National Guard amid fears of potential violence related to the 2024 election. This follows the arson of ballot boxes in Washington, where early voting is underway with millions already having voted. Damaged ballots were reported in Vancouver.

In response to rising concerns about election-related violence, Washington state's governor has taken a proactive stance by deploying National Guard members. This follows reports of ballot boxes being set ablaze amid the ongoing 2024 election cycle.

Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris holds a strong lead over Republican former President Donald Trump in Washington's polling. Meanwhile, the state's early voters have been casting their votes in significant numbers.

Expressing the need for vigilance, Governor Jay Inslee highlighted the threat by incendiary devices damaging ballots in Vancouver. He underscored the importance of preparedness in his publicly issued statement.

(With inputs from agencies.)