A Joint Intelligence Bulletin written by agents at the FBI with the Department of Homeland Security warned state and county police forces that domestic violent extremists could pose a threat to the poll on November 5 and throughout the period leading up to Inauguration Day. The report seen by NBC News states that candidates, elected officials, election workers, members of the media and judges handling election cases could become targets of abuse and intimidation. Other risks identified include physical attacks and violence at polling places, ballot drop boxes, voter registration locations and at rallies.
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