A new report reveals that aging U.S. voting equipment, particularly in Louisiana, is in critical need of replacement, with costs estimated at $2.71 billion.
Without federal funding, upgrades could take until the 2040s. - Louisiana uses machines over 30 years old, with parts cannibalized from dead units.
- The average age of voting equipment will reach 9 years by the next presidential election. - New federal standards (VVSG 2.0) require auditable paper records but are not yet widespread.
- Congress has reduced election funding, allocating only $60 million in the last two years. The report urges lawmakers to prioritize funding to accelerate the transition to more secure and efficient voting systems.