Fears over violent polls in America

UNITED States citizens in Phoenix Arizona are concerned the midterm elections could turn violent as cracks start to show in one of the oldest democracies in the world.

Speaking to journalists Pinny Sheoran, President of the League of Women Voters, a non-partisan group promoting voting rights and peaceful polls, said there was a real risk of violence and voter intimidation as Arizona prepares for polls set for November 8.

“The vigilantes have military gear and guns when voters are trying to vote, if you have the paraphernalia to execute on your belief through violence, then you will do it.

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