Texas man assaults poll worker when reminded about election rules [Video]

The man, who had cast his ballot before the incident, was later arrested. Sheriff Salazar implored the public to “tone down” the anger.

SAN ANTONIO — A 63-year-old Bexar County man was arrested after allegedly punching an election clerk when he was asked to take off his hat supporting presidential candidate Donald Trump, breaking polling site rules.

Jesse Lutzenberger faces charges of injury to an elderly person for assaulting the 69-year-old poll worker Thursday evening at the Johnston Library voting site.

Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar called it an “ugly incident,” saying there was no place for violence in elections.

“There was nothing life-threatening, but it was still an ugly incident where I can’t think of something like this happening in my time as sheriff,” Salazar said.

Officials said Lutzenberger arrived around 6:30 p.m. to vote and put on his hat supporting a candidate. Documents specified it was a red …

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