DC gears up for trifecta of high-security events as election nears
Mayor Muriel Bowser says the District is ready for Election Day, the certification of the results on Jan. 6 and the presidential inauguration.
DC readying security for election and inauguration activities after unrest in 2020
Washington, D.C., officials are preparing for another contentious period between Election Day and Inauguration Day but are hoping to prevent the security failures seen on Jan. 6, 2021. The aftermath of the 2020 election saw a riot at the Capitol while Congress certified the election results.
DC leaders prepare for Election Day, Jan. 6, Inauguration
Mayor Muriel Bowser and city leaders met Tuesday to discuss preparations for that period, which includes Election Day on Nov. 5, Jan. 6, 2025 and the presidential inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025. This will be the first year since the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, that Congress will be meeting to certify electoral college votes.
DC planning security protocols for potentially volatile period between election and inauguration
Washington, D.C. officials are in the early planning stages of the election and presidential inauguration – including security protocols.
D.C. will ramp up security between Election Day and inauguration
D.C. is beefing up security from Election Day through Inauguration Day to avoid a repeat of the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot. Why it matters: Locals may feel added stress and disruption as the city prepares for potential unrest.
DC prepares for election, inauguration
In D.C., planning and preparation is underway for Election Day and the inauguration. Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser held a breakfast to update city council members.
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