Dominion Voting Systems Sold, Rebranded as Liberty Vote Amid Election Controversy

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — Dominion Voting Systems, the company accused of fraud in the 2020 U.S. presidential election, has been sold and rebranded as Liberty Vote, effective immediately. Scott Leiendecker, founder of a Missouri-based election technology firm, announced the acquisition this week for an undisclosed amount.

According to a press release, Liberty Vote aims to restore public confidence in the electoral process while embracing a bipartisan approach. The company will now own and operate the technologies formerly under Dominion, which were utilized by millions of voters across 27 states in the last election.

“As of today, Dominion is gone. Liberty Vote assumes full ownership and operational control,” the release stated. Leiendecker expressed a commitment to enhancing transparency through a greater emphasis on paper ballots. “Liberty Vote is committed to delivering election technology that prioritizes paper-based transparency, security, and simplicity,” he said.

The sale coincides with ongoing advocacy from former President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly pushed for changes to the electoral system, including a full transition to paper ballots and stricter voter identification laws. Additionally, Liberty Vote plans to operate with a “100% American owned” philosophy, including domestic staffing and software development.

While Dominion was established as a Canadian company, the new entity will maintain some presence in Canada. The press release used terms that resonate with pro-Trump advocates, including a focus on increasing “hand-marked paper ballots.” However, election experts have noted that over 98% of American voters already have access to systems producing paper trails.

One of Liberty Vote’s stated goals is to facilitate third-party audits of their election systems—an initiative propelled by allegations of election fraud. While proponents argue that outside audits will uncover misconduct, nonpartisan studies show that widespread voter fraud is nearly nonexistent in the U.S., with many states already conducting internal audits.

David Becker, an expert in election technology, remarked, “This announcement raises a lot of questions… states with current Dominion contracts are going to want answers.” Becker pointed out that Leiendecker’s previous company, KNOWiNK, has established a reputation in voting technology.

Prior to this acquisition, Dominion was the center of a series of defamation lawsuits triggered by false claims surrounding its voting technology. These claims, suggested by Trump and his allies, alleged that Dominion machines manipulated votes. Legal actions against numerous media outlets, including a monumental settlement with Fox News, have emerged from these allegations.

As of Thursday, Dominion continues to pursue defamation lawsuits against other figures tied to these unsubstantiated claims. The completion of this sale marks a significant pivot for a company that has faced intense scrutiny and legal challenges since the controversial 2020 election.