'These threats are real': MI Secy. of State gives stark warning about midterms

Election Security Concerns - The industry expresses concern over potential subversion of the election system through various means, including manipulating rules, suppressing votes, and overturning election results [4][5] - The industry acknowledges the possibility of deploying troops to American cities, potentially intimidating voters or creating obstacles to voting [7][10][11] - The industry highlights concerns about the perception of widespread interference, even if it doesn't disrupt a significant percentage of voters, as it can affect voter behavior and confidence in the election system [14][15] - The industry recognizes the potential for a federal government overreach, such as seizing voting machines, which could taint the election process and erode trust [20] - The industry worries about the erosion of confidence in the election system to the point where people question the legitimacy of the government [31] Countermeasures and Optimism - The industry emphasizes the importance of preparing for potential threats and escalating threats over the next year [18] - The industry highlights the decentralized nature of the US election system, with over 9,000 voting jurisdictions, making it difficult to disrupt on a large scale [13] - The industry emphasizes the importance of local election officials, state officials, and citizens standing up for the truth, the law, and the Constitution to protect election results [19] - The industry is actively engaging in scenario planning exercises with law enforcement, election officials, and first responders to prepare for various potential threats [22] - The industry stresses the importance of informed local law enforcement and state/local officials committed to upholding the law to protect against federal overreach [25][26]