In the tempest of Arizona elections, campaign sign drama appears as perennial as the ballot itself. Reports of signs erected prematurely or torn down by opposition have become a common undercurrent, shedding light on the fervor with which the rules governing these pieces of polypropylene are both contested and, seemingly, disregarded. As noted by Phoenix New Times, embroiled in a recent sign-related incident, Republican U.S. House candidate Abe Hamadeh ignited controversy for posting a campaign sign ahead of the legally permissible date – a violation that, while igniting online debate, led to no apparent legal repercussions.