Overview

• James Clark, 38, was sentenced to 42 months in prison for threatening to bomb the Arizona Secretary of State in 2021.
• The sentence was delivered as part of the Justice Department's efforts to combat the surge in threats against election officials following the 2020 election.
• Clark's threat led to evacuations and a significant law enforcement response, including bomb sweeps of government buildings and the official's home.
• The judge emphasized the need for deterrent sentences to protect democracy and ensure the safety of election officials.
• The case is part of the Election Threats Task Force's ongoing efforts to address violence and intimidation against election workers.