Washington, D.C., officials are preparing for another contentious period between Election Day and Inauguration Day but are hoping to prevent the security failures seen on Jan. 6, 2021.

The aftermath of the 2020 election saw a riot at the Capitol while Congress certified the election results. During the 2017 inauguration, unruly, violent protesters damaged the city and set a car on fire. With the 2024 election appearing to be a toss-up between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is calling for patience as the vote is counted.