Rep. Ross Ford Urges Increased Security at Oklahoma Voting Sites Following Election Day Terror Plot Disruption

Following a thwarted terror plot related to Election Day, Rep. Ross Ford of Broken Arrow, a Republican, has called for enhanced safety measures at voting sites in Oklahoma. The FBI arrested Afghan national Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, who allegedly planned to target large gatherings next Tuesday, prompting this request for increased vigilance. Tawhedi, 27, residing in Oklahoma City, was reportedly involved in plans with his brother-in-law to carry out the thwarted attack, according to court documents from federal agents.

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