Fears of violence mount ahead of high-stakes US midterm elections

WASHINGTON – The United States is at heightened risk of political violence as highly charged midterm elections loom on Nov 8.

A government bulletin has warned that perceptions of election-related fraud and dissatisfaction with electoral outcomes likely will result in heightened threats of violence against a broad range of targets such as ideological opponents and election workers.

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