Arizona Election Worker Arrested for Stealing Security Fob from Vote Tabulation Center

Maricopa County officials emphasize robust security measures after incident involving temporary employee

Walter Ringfield, a temporary worker, was caught on surveillance taking a security fob and keys from the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center.
The theft led to immediate reprogramming and retesting of vote-counting equipment to ensure election integrity.
Ringfield, who has a prior felony charge, was arrested and charged with theft and criminal damage.
County officials and the Arizona Secretary of State's office praised the swift detection and response to the security breach.
The incident has reignited discussions about election security in a county previously targeted by conspiracy theories.