Louisiana to Spend $100M on New Voting Machines

State secures $75M but needs additional $25M for cybersecurity and audits.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry has announced that the state will spend $100 million to replace its 35-year-old voting machines. While the state has secured $75 million, an additional $25 million is needed to maintain cybersecurity protection and allow for risk-limiting audits, a top priority for voter integrity.

Why it matters

Louisiana's aging voting machines have raised concerns about election security and integrity. The state's decision to invest in new machines aims to address these issues and provide voters with a system that combines modern technology with the security of a voter-verifiable paper ballot.

The details

During a Senate Finance Committee meeting, Landry stated that the new voting machines will cost $100 million. The state has secured $75 million, but an additional $25 million is needed to replace the old ballot machines, maintain cybersecurity protection, and allow for risk-limiting audits. Landry noted that Louisiana voters have consistently indicated a desire for a system that combines speed and security.

  • The state's old voting systems will be slowly phased out before being replaced.
  • Six certified vendors are currently being considered for the new machinery.

The players

Nancy Landry

Louisiana Secretary of State who has secured funding for the new voting machines.

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What they’re saying

“Louisiana voters have consistently indicated that they want a system that combines the speed of modern technology with the security of a voter-verifiable paper ballot, as required by state law.”

— Nancy Landry, Louisiana Secretary of State (cenlanow.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

This investment in new voting machines highlights Louisiana's commitment to ensuring the integrity and security of its elections, addressing concerns about the state's aging voting infrastructure and the importance of combining modern technology with robust security measures.