DA warns against stealing, vandalizing political campaign signs

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. — Amid many reports of stolen or vandalized political campaign signs, District Attorney General Matt Stowe is reminding citizens that these are criminal acts and says they should be reported to law enforcement.

“The various candidates and their supporters have a Constitutional right to voice their opinions, and destroying signs is a violation of this right,” Gen. Stowe states in a release. “And of course, vandalism and theft of campaign materials is a criminal act.”

Every county in the 24th District has had complaints of damage or theft of signage, according to the release.

“We must all respect each other’s rights — especially when we disagree,” Stowe continues. “In this country, we counter free speech with more free speech. Anything else is un-American.”

Stowe urges citizens to report theft or vandalism of political signs or other property to their local law enforcement agency.