Here are the states hosting primary elections, what you need to know and the latest regarding the widespread protests affecting polling places.
USA TODAY reached out to the states hosting primaries on Tuesday regarding potential demonstrations and protests.
Miguel Nunez, deputy director of elections of Rhode Island, said election officials are in communication with the Department of Homeland Security and the Rhode Island State Police about possible planned protests at election sites or other demonstration that could affect voting. He said they haven’t gotten indication of any so far.
Nunez said each voting sites in Providence, East Providence and Cranston had already planned to be staffed with one police officer apiece to ensure the coronavirus pandemic's social distancing requirements are followed."Over the weekend, several cities and communities across PA saw tensions turn into civil unrest and looting following peaceful protests. Gov.
"DOS is closely in touch with PEMA and our other state and federal election security partners, as well as the counties impacted, and are monitoring and tracking these events and disturbances closely. We will inform the public if we have any information that could impact pre-election operations or on Election Day," she continued.
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