Georgia Lawmakers Begin Review of New Voting Machine Procurement
What happened
Georgia lawmakers decided on a new type of voting machine for the state. This decision is aimed at the presidential election two years from now. A joint committee is compiling information from seven vendors, including Liberty Vote, Knowink, and Voting Works, to make a recommendation to the General Assembly by November 2028.
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Why it matters
The state is seeking to replace aging voting machines, which currently rely on Dominion's software. The legislative decision will determine the future of the state's election infrastructure and current vendor contracts.
The state of Georgia is seeking a replacement for its aging voting machines, with Governor Brian Kemp serving as the executive leader.
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Who's involved
- GeorgiaState where the voting machine procurement is taking place.
- DominionSoftware provider whose machines are currently in use by the state.
- Brian KempExecutive leader overseeing the state's critical procurement and legislative decisions.
- Brad RaffenspergerSecretary of State of Georgia since 2019.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- DominionSpeculative
Might face changes to existing contracts and future sales due to the state procurement decision.