As America prepares for a highly contested election, Washington D.C. faces growing tensions and concerns over potential post-voting unrest. Businesses are boarding up in anticipation of violence, while access around the White House is restricted. To help ease anxiety, the Washington National Cathedral will offer continuous prayers and meditation on election day. With fears intensifying over the integrity of the democratic process, nearly half of voters express skepticism about representation. Residents hope for unity and understanding amidst an anxious atmosphere, reflecting on the country’s history of division.