Threat Map
The major threats to counting and certifying the vote that we are watching. For each one we list what would tell us it is developing and what would tell us it is happening, with the sources behind each. Tracked through January 6, 2027.
15 threats watched: 6 active, 7 developing, 2 watching. 71 incidents observed in 34 states.
Where threats are being observed
Shading shows how many different threats have been observed in a state. Pick one threat to see where it is happening, and whether it is active or developing.
Observed in District of Columbia
Each line below was observed in this state, with the sources on its threat page.
Active National Guard at polling places
- Indicators Armed National Guard members are photographed at a ballot drop box once voting has opened. Foggy Bottom ballot drop box, 23rd and I Streets NW, Washington, DC ·
- Warnings Armed troops are filmed around a ballot drop box during an election. Washington, DC, at the June primary