Voting Machines Get Form Overhaul: EAC Improves Certification Process
Published Date: 5/15/2025
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The Election Assistance Commission is updating forms for voting machine makers to register, report problems, and get tested. This helps keep our voting systems safe and reliable for federal elections. If you’re a voting system manufacturer, get ready to share info soon—this is voluntary but super important, with no new fees announced yet.
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