Secretary of State details FY27 budget, says phased rollout of new voting system expected in 2027 Secretary Nancy Landry told lawmakers the Department of State's FY27 recommended budget prioritizes election infrastructure, including a phased replacement of aging voting machines and $4.67 million request for climate‑controlled storage; staff estimated a roughly $100 million program need and outlined a $31.5 million five‑year voter education cost tied to closed primaries.

Louisiana's Secretary of State reveals a bold $128.6 million plan to modernize voting equipment and enhance voter education ahead of a major transition in 2027.

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Board authorizes Macomb County pilot of ES&S regional-results feature after security briefing The State Board approved a limited pilot for ES&S regional-results transmission in Macomb County for the Nov. 2025 election after vendor and staff described testing, encryption and a dual-stick process to preserve the official media.

Michigan's State Board has just greenlit a groundbreaking pilot to speed up unofficial election results in Macomb County, ensuring security and efficiency for the upcoming November 2025 election!

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Mohave County adopts BallotGuard security paper after tests show fewer tabulation errors; modest added cost estimated Elections staff and Runbeck presented test results showing BallotGuard security paper produced fewer tabulator multi‑feed and pick errors in staged runs. The board approved use of the paper for 2026 elections at an estimated incremental cost (~$10–$15 per ballot) and directed staff to run pre‑election tests.

Mohave County is set to enhance election security by adopting BallotGuard paper, significantly reducing tabulation errors and improving accuracy for the 2026 elections!

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Elections office shows reserves, explains staffing and warns of potential costs for ranked‑choice voting County finance and elections staff said election reserves and billing timing explain year-end positions; they flagged high potential vendor costs if ranked‑choice voting is implemented and described a shift from temp staffing to full‑time hires.

Cowlitz County's elections office is navigating budget complexities as they shift from temp staffing to full-time hires while warning of hefty costs for ranked-choice voting—are we ready for the financial impact?

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Forward Party's open approval-voting vacancy election in Utah names Emily Buss amid low turnout and technical hiccups A Forward Party'run open vacancy election in Utah used approval voting and Secure Internet Voting (SIV) technology to invite about 70,000 district voters; Emily Buss was declared the winner. Organizers reported about 1,324 ballots cast (roughly 12% turnout), a mailing error that reduced mailed voter codes, and a challenge period with audits under way.

Emily Buss has emerged victorious in Utah's groundbreaking open vacancy election, but turnout was surprisingly low due to technical glitches and outreach challenges.

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The election reform conversation has gotten too narrow. We need to look beyond the current debates and embrace genuinely innovative solutions that empower voters and improve democracy. Let's widen the scope! 💡 #ElectionReform #VotingInnovation

Village of Grafton implements Badger Book electronic voting system for upcoming elections The Village of Grafton secures electronic poll books for expedited voting processes by April.

Port Washington is revolutionizing its election process with the introduction of electronic poll books, promising faster registration and reduced wait times for voters this spring!

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Election officials request $99K for secure voting machine transport carts Officials seek funding for carts to protect $6K voting machines during transportation

Coffee County officials are pushing for a $99,000 investment in specialized carts to protect $6,000 voting machines during transport, ensuring secure and efficient elections.

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Washington counties adopt ranked choice voting for commissioner elections Counties authorized to conduct commissioner elections using ranked choice voting methods.

House Bill 1448 could revolutionize Washington's elections by introducing ranked choice voting, promising a more inclusive representation for local communities.

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Election officials approve $55000 for new mail-in ballot tracking services Officials approve funds to enhance vote by mail ballot tracking for increased voter confidence.

Winnebago County is investing $55,000 to revolutionize mail-in voting with new tracking services, ensuring your vote is secure and counted!

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Can Blockchain Transform Voting? Key to Secure and Transparent Elections Is Blockchain the Future of Elections? Discover Its Transformative Power

Could blockchain be the key to secure, transparent elections? 🗳️🔐 Discover how this innovative technology could reshape voting systems, ensuring trust and accountability in every election. #Blockchain #ElectionSecurity #TechForGood #VotingInnovation #Crypto

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