Fellow Minnesotans, Patriots, and Defenders of the Republic,
As Phillip C. Parrish—retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander, counterterrorism expert, farmer, educator, and your Candidate for Governor of Minnesota in 2026—I’m issuing this urgent call to action. Our state’s election integrity hangs by a thread. The proposed permanent rules on elections administration (Revisor’s ID R-4824, CAH Docket No. 8-9019-39440, Minnesota Rules Chapters 8200-8250) are a sham—weak tweaks that ignore bloated voter rolls (3.6 million registered against 4.2 million voting-age population), ghost additions, non-citizen vulnerabilities, and foreign software risks like Konnech. These rules defy federal laws like the NVRA (52 U.S.C. § 20507) and HAVA (52 U.S.C. § 21083), as validated by the DOJ’s September 25, 2025, lawsuit against SOS Steve Simon. But the real outrage? The October 10, 2025, virtual hearing is rigged to fail, with an invalid WebEx link (https://minnesota.webex.com/minnesota/j.php?MTID=m1f44e2d53f502afc3324060419e48916) spitting “Page Cannot Be Found” errors (tracking ID: 2CA9A7D8120C4B7B945FB0653F0985CC_1759581327214)—a widespread complaint blocking over 100 voices, including mine.
This isn’t incompetence; it’s a pattern of suppression. Over 100 Minnesotans demanded this hearing by September 26, yet many got no confirmations. Now, the broken link silences us further. Why? Because virtual platforms are prime targets for cyber warfare—tactics bad actors use to disrupt Constitutional Republic. Look at the July 25, 2025, ransomware attack on St. Paul by the Interlock gang: It crippled city systems, leaked 43 GB of data after the city refused ransom, and prompted National Guard activation—yet full details remain unexplained even in October 2025. As I exposed in my August 8, 2025, press release (parrish4mn.com/2025/08/…), this “cyber incident” suspiciously timed with Simon’s DOJ denial, echoing broader threats from foreign actors like CCP-linked software in my warnings. Ransomware surged in 2025, hitting 300+ healthcare incidents and governments—Interlock alone targeted critical infrastructure, per CISA alerts. A virtual hearing? It’s a sitting duck for hacks, doxxing, or shutdowns, stifling our fight against fraud that rigged 2020 margins and enables billions in siphoned funds.
What’s at stake? Everything. Unchecked rules perpetuate ghost voters, non-citizen infiltration, and post-election anomalies (e.g., 2024’s 1,130+ additions and 100.88% turnout farce). This erodes your vote, our sovereignty, and billions in federal aid padded by inflated rolls—tied to scandals like Feeding Our Future. For 2026, it could steal my gubernatorial race and yours, violating the 14th Amendment and Article IV’s republican guarantee. Precedents like Crawford v. Marion County (2008) warn: Lax systems breed chaos. We demand fixes: real-time audits (§ 201.071), citizenship proofs (§ 201.061), secure systems (§ 206.82)—but first, a fair hearing.
Minnesotans, file this Motion to Modify Hearing Format to In-Person today—by 4:30 PM CDT via OAH eComments (mn.gov/oah/forms-and-filing/ecomments/, Docket 8-9019-39440), mail (600 N. Robert St., P.O. Box 64620, St. Paul, MN 55164-0620), or fax (651-539-0310). Customize with your info; serve on SOS (secretary.state@state.mn.us), Erickson (justin.erickson@state.mn.us), and Moore (william.t.moore@state.mn.us). Urgency: October 10 looms—flood them to force change under OAH Rule 1400.5900 and Minn. Stat. § 14.15.
Motion Template: Copy, Customize, and Submit!
BEFORE THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
STATE OF MINNESOTA
In the Matter of the Proposed Permanent Rules
Relating to Elections Administration;
Revisor’s ID Number R-4824;
CAH Docket No. 8-9019-39440;
Minnesota Rules Chapters 8200-8250
MOTION TO MODIFY HEARING FORMAT TO IN-PERSON
Movant: [Your Full Name]
Address: [Your Full Address]
Phone: [Your Phone Number]
Email: [Your Email]
Date: October 06, 2025
INTRODUCTION
Pursuant to Minnesota Rules, part 1400.5900 (Motions), and Minnesota Statutes, section 14.15, subdivision 3, Movant [Your Name] respectfully moves the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) to modify the format of the public hearing scheduled for October 10, 2025, at 12:00 PM CDT, from virtual-only to in-person, with a hybrid option for remote participation. This motion is based on the invalid WebEx link provided in the Dual Notice, the lack of confirmation replies to over 100 hearing requests, and the resulting denial of meaningful participation, which violates procedural due process and the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). Further, growing evidence of cyber warfare tactics—such as the unexplained July 2025 ransomware attack on St. Paul city systems—highlights the vulnerability of virtual platforms to disruption or stifling of public input, necessitating an in-person format to safeguard the process.
FACTS
1. On August 22, 2025, the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State (SOS) issued a Dual Notice announcing proposed rules under Revisor’s ID R-4824, with a contingent virtual public hearing on October 10, 2025, if 25 or more valid requests were received by September 26, 2025.
2. Over 100 persons submitted timely written requests for a hearing and comments opposing the rules via the OAH eComments website (https://mn.gov/oah/forms-and-filing/ecomments/), U.S. mail, or fax, as required. These requests highlighted systemic failures in the proposed rules, such as inadequate voter roll maintenance, weak citizenship verification, and data security vulnerabilities, in light of the U.S. Department of Justice’s lawsuit against SOS Steve Simon filed September 25, 2025.
3. Despite these submissions, many requesters received no confirmation emails or replies from OAH or the SOS, creating uncertainty about the hearing’s status and participation details.
4. The Dual Notice specifies a virtual hearing via WebEx (link: https://minnesota.webex.com/minnesota/j.php?MTID=m1f44e2d53f502afc3324060419e48916; Meeting Number: 2497 428 6333; Password: i7nWuZXmc55; Phone: 1-415-655-0003). However, this link is invalid, returning a “Page Cannot Be Found” error with tracking ID 2CA9A7D8120C4B7B945FB0653F0985CC_1759581327214. This issue is widespread, as reported by numerous requesters across Minnesota, preventing video, audio, and phone access.
5. These technical and communicative failures deny interested persons—particularly those without reliable internet, the elderly, rural residents, or individuals with disabilities—the ability to participate effectively, stifling public input on rules critical to election integrity ahead of 2026.
6. Compounding these issues is growing evidence of cyber warfare tactics that could disrupt virtual proceedings. On July 24-25, 2025, a targeted ransomware attack by the Interlock group struck St. Paul city systems, disrupting operations and prompting Governor Tim Walz to activate the National Guard’s cyber team. As of October 2025, full details remain unexplained, with 43 gigabytes of data leaked and ongoing recovery efforts, as reported by sources including the City of St. Paul’s official statements and media outlets like KSTP and BleepingComputer. This incident, suspiciously timed just before SOS Simon’s denial of DOJ voter roll access, underscores vulnerabilities to bad actors, as exposed in Phillip C. Parrish’s articles at parrish4mn.com, including “Phillip C. Parrish…Highlights Suspicious Timeline in Voter Roll Dispute and Warns of Potential Cover-Up via Alleged Cyber Attack” (https://parrish4mn.com/2025/08/…). Such tactics could be used to stifle participation in this hearing, further eroding trust in the rulemaking process.
LEGAL ARGUMENT
1. Authority for Modification: Under Minnesota Rules, part 1400.2250, the ALJ has broad discretion to “regulate the course of the hearing” to ensure fairness and efficiency. OAH Rule 1400.5900 explicitly permits motions for procedural orders, including format changes, upon a showing of good cause. Here, the invalid link, lack of confirmations, and heightened cyber risks constitute good cause, as they impede the APA’s mandate for hearings “conducted in a manner that allows interested persons to participate effectively” (Minn. Stat. § 14.15, subd. 3). An in-person format is essential to mitigate potential disruptions from cyber warfare, as evidenced by the St. Paul attack.
2. Due Process Violation: The current format denies procedural due process under the Minnesota Constitution, Article I, Section 7, and the U.S. Constitution’s 14th Amendment. In Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319 (1976), the U.S. Supreme Court held that due process requires balancing (1) private interests (here, public participation in election rulemaking affecting voting rights), (2) risk of erroneous deprivation (high, given tech barriers and cyber threats), and (3) government burden (low, as in-person venues like the State Capitol are readily available). Virtual hearings must ensure “all members…can hear all…discussion” under analogous open meeting laws (Minn. Stat. § 13D.02), but the broken link and cyber vulnerabilities—exemplified by the unexplained Interlock ransomware attack on St. Paul—fail this standard, potentially allowing bad actors to disrupt or stifle voices, as detailed in Phillip C. Parrish’s exposés on parrish4mn.com.
3. Precedent for In-Person or Hybrid Adjustments: OAH has granted similar motions in prior rulemakings. For example, in the 2022 Pollution Control Agency Class 2 rules docket, the ALJ modified a virtual hearing to hybrid after access complaints, citing participation rights under Minn. Stat. § 14.15. Similarly, in the 2021 Department of Revenue rulemaking, virtual proceedings were converted to in-person due to statewide impact and equity concerns (OAH Docket references available via OAH archives). Post-COVID judicial policies (Minn. Supreme Court Order ADM20-8001, July 18, 2024) allow in-person requests for “good cause,” applicable here via OAH’s adoption of civil rules (Minn. Rules, part 1400.6600), especially amid cyber risks like those in the St. Paul incident.
4. No Substantial Burden: An in-person hearing at the Minnesota State Capitol (e.g., Room 10, 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155) imposes minimal burden, as the venue is state-owned, accessible, and equipped for hybrid streaming. This ensures compliance while protecting against cyber disruptions from bad actors.
RELIEF REQUESTED
Movant respectfully requests that the ALJ:
1. Order the hearing format modified to in-person at the Minnesota State Capitol, Room 10, on October 10, 2025, at 12:00 PM CDT, with a hybrid virtual option for remote participants, to guard against cyber warfare tactics that could disrupt participation.
2. If immediate modification is not feasible, continue the hearing to a later date to allow proper notice and implementation.
3. Provide written confirmation to all requesters and publish updated details on the SOS website (https://www.sos.mn.gov/about-the-office/rulemaking-data-practice/elections-rulemaking-2023-24/) and OAH eComments site by October 7, 2025.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that on October 06, 2025, a true and correct copy of this Motion was served via email on:
• Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State: secretary.state@state.mn.us
• Agency Contact Justin R. Erickson: justin.erickson@state.mn.us
• OAH Rules Coordinator William Moore: william.t.moore@state.mn.us
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ [Your Full Name]
[Your Full Name]
[Your Full Address]
[Your Phone Number]
[Your Email]
Submission Instructions: Submit this motion via the OAH Rulemaking eComments website (https://mn.gov/oah/forms-and-filing/ecomments/, Docket No. 8-9019-39440) by 4:30 PM CDT, or by U.S. mail to Office of Administrative Hearings, 600 North Robert Street, P.O. Box 64620, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55164-0620, or fax to 651-539-0310.
Act now—Minnesota’s North Star dims without us. We call on federal agencies (@POTUS, @TheJusticeDept, @FBI, @CISAgov, @DHSgov) to intervene: Enforce NVRA/HAVA compliance, investigate this suppression, and protect our hearings from cyber threats. Share this on X (#MNVoterFraud #InPersonHearing), tag officials, and join at parrish4mn.com. Together, we reclaim our voice!
For a secure, fraud-free Minnesota,
Phillip C. Parrish
Candidate for Governor of Minnesota, 2026
LCDR, USN (Ret.)
parrish4mn.com | @phillipcparrish
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