SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Many voters say they're concerned for their safety and fear people could turn to rioting depending on the outcome of the election.
However, local law enforcement agencies said they're prepared to respond to anything.
Voters say this year might be worse than the outcome of the 2020 election, when protesters took to the U.S. Capitol. But what they don't want to see is people intimidating one another or physically hurting others.
"What scares me is, it'll be contested unfairly or it'll be dragged on and then people will start reacting badly about it. And that scares me," said Barbara, who was at a vote center in South Natomas on Monday.
Barbara, who did not want to share her last name, said she fears protests could erupt or people could resort to vandalism.
Meanwhile, Cynthia Ingran said the country feels divided and anything is possible.
"Just a lot of rhetoric, a lot of misinformation. Lots of problems with just divisiveness. A lot of divisiveness, and so I really hope we can get past that," Ingran said.
In the past, Capital Books on K Street in Downtown Sacramento witnessed protesters who believed the 2020 presidential election was rigged and gathered at the Capitol.
"If it turns into something like 2020, we've already been through that, " said Ross Rojek, the co-owner of Capital Books.
Rojek said Sacramento Police Department is checking in on them and that there is an open dialogue.
The California Highway Patrol also said it monitors for all potential unplanned demonstrations at the Capitol. They have officers ready to respond for public safety and protect state property.
In Placer County, the sheriff's office said they don't have any known threats right now, but they are prepared to respond.
"We will have deputies out on Election Day, providing election security. They're going to increase patrols in the area of vote centers. It's something that we do every year during elections just to ensure the safety of people who are voting, as well as the safety of poll workers on Election Day," said Elise Soviar, communication manager for the Placer County Sheriff's Office.
Voters are just hoping the day will go smoothly, and they're asking people to be kind and respect each other.
"Let's rise above it. It's OK that you might vote differently than me and you say things differently than me. Let's respect each other and... let's find some common ground," Barbara said.
Sacramento police told ABC10 they are working with our local, state and federal partners in preparation for tomorrow and any post-election events. They are encouraging voters to have a safety plan in place before arriving at the polls and to be alert and aware of your surroundings.
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