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Washoe County deploys panic buttons at election sites, just one of its disaster plans

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Washoe County is considered one of the most consequential counties in the nation for possibly swinging the presidential election.

The county has deployed panic buttons for the first time at all of its voting sites for the 2024 general election.

If a vote center manager feels there’s an imminent threat, they can press the panic button.

The Nevada Legislature unanimously approved increased penalties for interfering with election staff last year .

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66

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59

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informal

Language

English

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48

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not offensive

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short-lived

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