Explore the intricacies of verifiable mix nets in electronic voting systems through this 15-minute IEEE conference talk. Delve into the importance of machine-checked cryptographic properties and the challenges of implementing cryptography in voting systems. Learn about software independence, common mix net types, and the interactive theorem proving approach. Examine the formalization process, its limitations, and the Virginia Transformer. Gain insights into the future of formally verifying mix nets to enhance the security and reliability of electronic voting.