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October 30, 2020

States mull deploying National Guard amid worries about Election Day unrest

Amidst fears about civil unrest and violence following the Nov. 3 presidential election, more state leaders are considering the deployment of the National Guard.

October 30, 2020

National Guard arrives in Philadelphia after nights of unrest following Walter Wallace Jr.'s death

Additional Pennsylvania National Guard arrived in Philadelphia on Friday to bolster protections after days of rioting following the police-involved shooting of a Black man.

October 29, 2020

Wisconsin governor calls for National Guard to assist at polls: reports

About 400 members of the National Guard will be deployed in Wisconsin to compensate for any shortages of poll workers in the state for Tuesday’s presidential election, Gov. Tony Evers said Tuesday.

October 27, 2020

National Guard deployment on Election Day worries Texas Democrats

Although officials said there were no immediate plans to assign troops sent to five Texas cities to polling sites, the possibility concerned Lone Star State Democrats.

October 26, 2020

Washington state National Guard, authorities prep for election-related unrest: Report

The prospect of a contested election and other political disputes could exacerbate existing tensions.

October 16, 2020

Wisconsin governor may activate National Guard to fill poll worker shortages

Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wisc., said he plans to activate the Wisconsin National Guard to make up for poll worker shortages across the state. 

October 9, 2020

Arizona governor, national security adviser unveil painting honoring Kayla Mueller

Arizona Republican Gov. Doug Ducey and national security adviser Robert O’Brien unveiled a commemorative mural Thursday honoring the life of humanitarian worker Kayla Mueller.

October 7, 2020

Minnesota National Guard activated after George Floyd ex-cop released, demonstrators gather in Minneapolis

The Minnesota National Guard has been activated "out of an abundance" of caution, officials said Wednesday, following the release of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin from a correctional facility.

October 4, 2020

Active duty suicide rates 'on par' with civilians, concerns grow for National Guard members in 2020: Pentagon

Over the course of 2019, some 498 active-duty U.S. military members died not on the battlefield or by accident – but by suicide – primarily by the use of a firearm.

October 1, 2020

What role could the National Guard play in 2020 elections and what states have already made plans?

At least two states have already made the call to bring the National Guard in for a variety of functions that will be limited in nature.