Texas Man Faces Felony for Poll Worker Assault

In both Arkansas and Texas, electioneering within 100 feet of polling locations is prohibited, with violators facing misdemeanor charges. Recently, Jesse Lutzenberger, a 63-year-old Texas man, was arrested for assaulting a poll worker after being asked to remove his MAGA hat, which violated electioneering laws. After initially complying, Lutzenberger put the hat back on and, upon being confronted, punched the elderly poll worker, resulting in charges of injury to an elderly person, a third-degree felony. The poll worker received minor injuries but did not require hospitalization. This incident underscores the tensions surrounding electioneering laws and the enforcement challenges faced by poll workers. Authorities are urging the public to reduce political hostility at polling sites.