Story perspectives

Florida Man Arrested for Stealing Election Training Key

3/30/2026

Summary

Story summary

John D. Panicci, 59, was arrested in Florida for allegedly stealing an encrypted access key from the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office during a volunteer training session.
Law enforcement stated that the key accessed only training databases, not voter kiosks.
Authorities found the key and other electronic devices at Panicci's home following a search warrant.
Panicci was ordered to have no contact with the elections office, and his bail was set at $6,000.
The incident occurred after Florida Democrats flipped two congressional seats in a special election.

1 of 1

Story summary

John D. Panicci, 59, was arrested in Florida for allegedly stealing an encrypted access key from the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office during a volunteer training session.
Law enforcement stated that the key accessed only training databases, not voter kiosks.
Authorities found the key and other electronic devices at Panicci's home following a search warrant.
Panicci was ordered to have no contact with the elections office, and his bail was set at $6,000.
The incident occurred after Florida Democrats flipped two congressional seats in a special election.