voter intimidation

Election 2020: Voters brace for guns and intimidation at polls, law enforcement agencies say they’re ready

Election 2020: Voters brace for guns and intimidation at polls, law enforcement agencies say they’re ready

Amid expected high turnout Tuesday, voters are afraid of intimidation and armed rabble rousers at the polls. But authorities say anyone interfering with a resident’s right to vote will be arrested.

While New Hampshire election officials say there’s been no specific threats or reasons to fear anyone’s right to vote will be interfered with, law enforcement agencies say they are preparing for every contingency.

Election 2020: Poll-watchers, voter intimidation not a concern in New Hampshire

Election 2020: Poll-watchers, voter intimidation not a concern in New Hampshire

With roughly two weeks before the Nov. 3 U.S. presidential election, many voters have already cast their ballots now that New Hampshire is allowing anyone with concerns or fears about Covid-19 to submit absentee ballots this year.

However, for those who wish to keep with tradition and cast their ballots in person, another concern for some deals with worries about poll-watchers.