Former Milwaukee Election Official Convicted of Absentee Ballot Fraud

Kimberly Zapata found guilty of trying to expose election system flaws by sending fake ballots, faces up to five years in prison.

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.