Blattman, who is Jewish, is campaigning to represent Arizona’s 23rd District in the state Senate. He is running against Republican incumbent Michelle Ugenti-Rita, who was elected to represent the district in January 2019.

Speaking about the vandalism during an interview with KTVK (Arizona’s Family), a local news station based in Phoenix, Blattman said he was “extremely sad” to learn the hate imagery was drawn on his promotional campaign material. The small-business owner told a reporter his grandmother survived the Holocaust.

He reported the incident to the Scottsdale Police Department soon after discovering the vandalism. As of early Tuesday afternoon, information about the investigation’s progress, and whether those responsible for the vandalism had been identified, was not publicly available. Newsweek reached out to Blattman’s campaign and Scottsdale Police for comments but did not receive replies in time for publication.

Throughout the weekend, Blattman shared updates on social media about the campaign sign’s defacement, his correspondence with police and responses from community members.

“My face is on the sign but I understand this is an attack on more than just myself. With that in mind I have a responsibility. The incident has been reported to the Anti-Defamation League, the Phoenix Holocaust Association, and tomorrow we will be contacting the Scottsdale Police,” Blattman wrote on Twitter Sunday, alongside photos of the vandalized campaign sign.

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After thanking social media followers for their support, he added, “We must fight hate wherever we see it - at home or abroad. This incident is an unfortunate sign of the times, but seeing our community come together to speak out against it has shown me that we’re better than this.”

In a tweet shared the following day, Blattman confirmed that he reported the vandalism to Scottsdale police and asked them to investigate it as a hate crime. “It is our responsibility to shine a light on anti-Semitism and prejudice,” he said.

Ugenti-Rita has not openly denounced the anti-Semitic graffiti drawn on her opponent’s sign. Several local news outlets reported that their requests for comments from her campaign did not receive replies. Ugenti-Rita is a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump, who has been criticized for alleged anti-Semitic comments.

Newsweek reached out to Ugenti-Rita’s campaign but did not hear back in time for publication.