New: DC Elections Board Warns Guard Off Ballot Boxes

The outcry began after an X post showed two National Guard members standing by a drop box on Thursday; the board alleges voter interference.

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on The Five O'Clock
Published 5:24 PM ET, Friday, October 9, 2026
Updated 10:04 PM ET · aired 2 times

At a glance

First reported by Washington Examiner: “DC asks National Guard to keep troops away from ballot drop boxes, election board says”.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 5:24 PM ET on The Five O'Clock, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger; aired 2 times.
Topics: DC.
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Washington ExaminerDC asks National Guard to keep troops away from ballot drop boxes, election board says

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Washington Examiner reports the D.C. Board of Elections told the National Guard to keep troops away from ballot drop boxes, alleging voter interference!
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Examiner says the outcry began after an account on X posted a video dated Thursday.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIt shows two Guard members standing by a drop box.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe paper says D.C. first opened its drop boxes recently. For voters, the question is whether anyone feels watched while returning a ballot.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe report gives no sign that any ballot was touched. What the Guard says, and whether troops move, is the thing to watch next.