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BloombergOCT 20 2024
A mailbox was set on fire on Thursday in Phoenix, Arizona, damaging approximately 20 electoral ballots. A suspect has since been related in connection to the incident.
In a press statement, the Phoenix police department identified the arrested suspect as 35-year-old Dieter Klofkorn, who admitted he committed arson "because he wanted to be arrested," and his actions "were not politically motivated." Klofkorn was subsequently charged one with count of Arson of Property.
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes announced that "many undamaged ballots" had been saved and "affected voters will be contacted." Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer has also asked voters within the area who used the mailbox within the last 36 hours to check their ballot status online, with Oct. 25 the last day to request a replacement.