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.

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.