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Washington State's Election Preparations
On Friday, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee announced the activation of National Guard members to stand by in response to concerns about potential violence related to the upcoming 2024 election. Recent events, including incidents where ballot boxes were set on fire, have raised alarms across the state.
Rising Concerns Ahead of the 2024 Election
Polling suggests that Democrat Kamala Harris is expected to easily defeat Republican Donald Trump in Washington. However, the unrest surrounding the election has prompted increased security measures. The governor expressed his commitment to ensuring public safety in light of specific threats. In a statement published on his website, Inslee said, "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."
Early Voting Statistics
Early voting is currently underway in Washington, with over 2 million ballots already cast, as reported by the Election Lab at the University of Florida. The urgency to safeguard the electoral process comes after reports that hundreds of ballots were damaged or destroyed in a recent incident involving incendiary devices at a drop box in Vancouver.
Conclusion
With heightened vigilance and the support of the National Guard, Washington aims to maintain order and protect the integrity of its electoral process as the 2024 election approaches.
