Voting Machine Makers Must Keep Reporting Glitches
Published Date: 7/24/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission wants to keep collecting info from voting system makers for testing and certification for three more years. This helps make sure voting machines work right and stay safe. If you’re a voting system manufacturer, get ready to keep filling out these forms—no new fees, just ongoing paperwork to keep elections smooth and secure.
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