DOJ steps up prosecutions on threats to election officials ahead of November contests

Published March 26, 2024 1:54pm ET



The Justice Department has secured 20 prosecutions in relation to threats on election officials in recent years, and the November election is expected to be fiercely contested in several races and states.

The DOJ touted its efforts on Monday, announcing a prison sentence for a man who had threatened then-Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, pointing out various prosecutions it has pursued against threats to officials in the Grand Canyon State. Here are three recent prosecutions the DOJ has pursued regarding threats made to Arizona election officials.

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