Daniel Schmidt, a 24-year-old from Orland Park, Illinois, was arrested after allegedly punching an election judge at a polling place during early voting. The incident occurred on November 3rd at the Orland Park Township Office, where Schmidt reportedly attempted to cut the voting line. When instructed by multiple election judges to wait his turn, Schmidt refused and pushed past a judge, culminating in him striking a 74-year-old election judge in the face. Bystanders intervened to restrain Schmidt until police arrived, and he was subsequently charged with multiple counts including aggravated battery to a person over 60, aggravated battery in a public place, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct. Schmidt's actions are part of a concerning trend of violence and intimidation at voting sites, although election officials emphasize that voting remains safe. He was held overnight and appeared in court for a detention hearing.