WEC "Who's on the other side of the internet portal?"

On April 21, 2025, the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules speaker Tim Richards, a seasoned naval security specialist. Richards expressed grave concerns about the unprotected internet connection which the voting machines in Wisconsin rely on. His main focus was on the uncertainty concerning the end receiver of the voting totals transmitted via the internet.

Richards posed a critical question to the committee, "Who's on the other side of the internet portal?" The crux of his apprehension lies in the fact that there is no absolute certainty as to where these sensitive voting totals are ending up. This uncertainty could potentially lead to a breach in the election security protocols, thereby impacting the overall electoral process.

Further adding to the complexity of the issue, Richards revealed that the routers connecting the voting machines to the internet are manufactured in China. This revelation underscored the potential risks tied to foreign interference and cyber vulnerabilities.

A call to action for the committee to promptly address these potential threats to the integrity of the democratic process.