Overview

• Kimberly Zapata, former deputy elections director in Milwaukee, convicted of misconduct in office and absentee ballot fraud.
• Zapata attempted to highlight vulnerabilities in Wisconsin's voting system by sending fictitious military ballots to a state lawmaker.
• No illegal votes were cast; the incident aimed to draw attention to potential flaws without causing electoral harm.
• Prosecutors dismissed Zapata's whistleblower defense, emphasizing the illegality of her actions despite her intentions.
• The case underscores ongoing tensions and conspiracy theories surrounding election integrity in Wisconsin.