There’s been an increased risk of election interference/violence from reports. Same as 2020.

https://www.npr.org/2022/10/29/1132537240/government-warns-domestic-attacks-midterm-elections

So places where candidates like to go to shake hands, and supporters hand out flyers get more eyes right now.

I see a pattern with all those places listed falling in those buckets. Was the same in 2020 too, but less people likely noticed due to being out less.