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U.S. Voters Combat Political Sign Theft with Technology

As the election nears, Americans are using trackers and cameras to protect campaign signs from theft.

Overview

  • Laura McCaskill from Missouri used a tracking device to locate her stolen Kamala Harris signs, leading to the recovery of dozens more.
  • The widespread theft of political yard signs has prompted voters to employ various deterrents, including GPS trackers and surveillance cameras.
  • In New Jersey, a political rivalry intensified when a Republican official used an Apple AirTag to track a missing sign to a fellow party member's garage.
  • Legal consequences for sign theft can be severe, with some individuals facing significant fines and potential prison time.
  • Yard signs, while not proven to influence elections, remain a popular means for voters to express their political affiliations.