Peter Bernegger:

The lawsuit emphasizes that while Wisconsin’s online voter registration for the Nov. 5 election closed on Oct. 16, the portal remains active for managing absentee ballot requests and other adjustments through Election Day.

To support their claims, the plaintiffs reference the indictment of Harry Wait, who allegedly used MyVote to request absentee ballots in the names of two voters without authorization. Wait’s actions demonstrate how the system can be exploited for election fraud, according to the plaintiffs.
The plaintiffs have requested an immediate injunction to shut down MyVote until adequate security measures are implemented, warning that its continued use could disenfranchise voters and compromise the upcoming election.

“As such, use of the MyVote portal should be enjoined until the system and website can be redesigned and redeveloped, or retooled, and tested for cybersecurity vulnerabilities of the kind illustrated within the Harry Wait indictment,” the plaintiffs wrote in their complaint. “The inadequate cybersecurity safeguards present within the MyVote website pose significant risks to the integrity of the electoral process and the personal data of Wisconsin voters.”

A request for comment on the allegations sent to the Wisconsin Election Commission was not immediately returned.