The governor of the American state of Washington (northwest), Jay Inslee, announced yesterday Friday that he is activating “precautionary” elements of the National Guard, putting them on alert due to “general and specific” information and concerns about the outbreak of violent incidents, just 24 hours before the Tuesday’s inconclusive presidential election.

The state, where Democratic vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris is expected to comfortably beat former president and Republican candidate Donald Trump, according to polls, is one of two with special drop-off boxes where citizens were able to deposit ballots. their advance was set on fire this week.

Advance voting is open in Washington, D.C., and more than 2 million Washington residents have already voted, according to the University of Florida’s Election Lab.

“Based on general and specific information and concerns about the potential for violence or other illegal activities related to the 2024 general election, I want to ensure that we are fully prepared to respond,” Democratic Gov. Inslee explained in a letter posted on his website. yesterday.

Hundreds of ballots were damaged or destroyed due to the use of an incendiary device in the special box where citizens could leave their votes in advance in the city of Vancouver, according to Mr. Inslee.