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In Illinois, a 24-year-old man named Daniel Schmidt was arrested and charged with multiple felonies after allegedly assaulting an elderly election judge.
According to police, Schmidt became impatient in a voting line and ignored instructions to wait his turn. He then punched the judge in the face, knocking off their glasses. Witnesses intervened and restrained Schmidt until police arrived.
Schmidt was charged with aggravated battery against a senior citizen, battery in a public place, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct. He was released on bond with electronic monitoring.
The incident highlights the importance of maintaining order at polling places and respecting election officials who are working to ensure a fair and orderly election process.