## Overview of Dominion Voting Systems Dominion Voting Systems was a leading North American company specializing in the development and sale of electronic voting hardware and software. Founded in 2003 as a Canadian company, it later shifted its headquarters to the United States, maintaining offices in Denver, Colorado, and Toronto, Ontario. ### History and Operations Dominion focused on creating innovative election management solutions, including touchscreen voting machines, ballot printers, and ballot scanners. Its products were designed to streamline the electoral process, making it faster and more efficient. By 2020, Dominion's voting systems were used by over 40% of American voters across 28 states, including key swing states during the U.S. presidential election[1][2]. ### Key Achievements - **Election Technology Innovation**: Dominion pioneered the use of ballot-marking devices, allowing voters to mark their choices on a touch screen and print a paper record for verification and scanning[1]. - **Global Reach**: Its voting machines were used not only in the U.S. and Canada but also in other countries, showcasing its global influence in election technology[2]. ### Current Status In 2025, Dominion Voting Systems was sold to Liberty Vote, a new election company founded and run by Scott Leiendecker, a former Republican election official. This marks a significant shift in the company's ownership and operations[2][3]. Liberty Vote aims to transform and improve election integrity in America, signaling a new era for the technology and services once provided by Dominion[3]. ### Notable Aspects - **Controversy and Litigation**: Dominion was at the center of false conspiracy theories surrounding the 2020 U.S. presidential election, leading to defamation lawsuits against media outlets and individuals. The company successfully settled several high-profile cases, including a $787 million settlement with Fox News[3][5]. - **Election Integrity**: Despite controversies, Dominion's voting systems were extensively tested and validated by election authorities and cybersecurity experts,