Armed guards at Lee County polling sites spark voter intimidation concerns from NAACP and others

LEE COUNTY, Fla. —

Armed guards stationed at polling locations in Lee County are raising concerns among voters and advocacy groups, with some questioning their impact on voter comfort and compliance with election laws.

Advocacy groups, including The League of Women Voters, the NAACP, and LatinoJustice, sent a letter to the Lee County Supervisor of Elections office, claiming the armed security intimidates voters…

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