Liberty Vote has acquired Dominion Voting Systems, a significant shift in the ownership of this voting technology company. The announcement was made via a press release, which stated, “As of today, Dominion is gone. Liberty Vote assumes full ownership and operational control.” Following this acquisition, Dominion’s website has been redirected to libertyvote.com.
Background on Dominion Voting Systems
Dominion has been at the forefront of controversy since the 2020 U.S. presidential election. False allegations surfaced, primarily from former President Trump and his supporters, claiming that Dominion machines rigged the election results. These baseless assertions have plagued the company, leading to serious repercussions, including an executive having to go into hiding.
Legal Challenges
- Numerous defamation lawsuits have been filed against individuals asserting fraud claims against Dominion.
- Dominion secured a significant victory with a nearly $800 million defamation case against Fox News.
- Rudy Giuliani reached a confidential settlement with Dominion over similar claims.
Focus on Election Integrity
The recent acquisition aims to address concerns about election integrity in the United States. Liberty Vote described the takeover as “a bold and historic move to transform and improve election integrity in America.” The company intends to focus on ensuring compliance with federal standards, particularly through the use of hand-marked paper ballots.
Leadership of Liberty Vote
Scott Leiendecker, a former Republican election director in St. Louis, founded Liberty Vote. Leiendecker previously established an election technology company that is widely used by election officials.
Future Directions
The initiative aligns with a growing demand among conservative voters for enhanced election integrity measures. The focus will include leveraging hand-marked paper ballots, a popular voting method already employed by many Americans.
Federal judges have recently halted much of Trump’s executive order regarding voting, but Liberty Vote’s plan may influence future discussions around election security.
