Francisco Diaz
ON THE RECORD · 5 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“four of our poll workers did not report to work”
Francisco Diaz · said 2026-10-30 · reported 2026-10-31
Diaz reported that four poll workers in San Benito County did not report to work on Friday.
“I did not know whether I might be arrested or what might happen next,”
Francisco Diaz · said 2026-10-30 · reported 2026-10-31
Diaz said in court declarations he did not know whether he might be arrested after receiving a prosecution threat.
“I had to make an emergency plan for how my office would run if I were not there. That was not a scenario we had planned for. Having to think about it made the anxiety worse, including thinking about notifying my parents and my wife.”
Francisco Diaz · said 2026-10-30 · reported 2026-10-31
Diaz described having to make an emergency plan for his office in case he was arrested, which worsened his anxiety.
“I believe that additional stress and anxiety could have contributed to these absences,”
Francisco Diaz · said 2026-10-30 · reported 2026-10-31
Diaz said he believed stress and anxiety from the DOJ threats contributed to poll worker absences.
“felt fear and anxiety.”
Francisco Diaz · said 2026-10-30 · reported 2026-10-31
Diaz said he felt fear and anxiety after Homeland Security officials delivered a letter threatening him with prosecution.