VotingWorks
VotingWorks is a California-based company specializing in secure, open-source voting systems and risk-limiting audit tools, supporting various jurisdictions across the United States with a focus on accessibility, affordability, and transparency.
Services
VotingWorks offers a range of services tailored for election administration. The company provides secure tools for conducting Risk-Limiting Audits (RLAs), which are used in 11 states and developed with support from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Additionally, VotingWorks offers comprehensive planning, training, and support for jurisdictions carrying out RLAs. Their tools are designed to support any jurisdiction that uses paper ballots and provide flexible support for ballot polling, batch comparison, ballot comparison, or hybrid audit methods.
Products
VotingWorks designs and sells commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware for election administration, offered at-cost and backed by a 5-year warranty. Their product lineup includes the VxScan, a voter-facing precinct scanner housed in a transportable rugged case that connects to a collapsible ballot box, and the VxMark, an accessible ballot marking device (BMD) built to modern accessibility standards, producing a voter-verifiable paper ballot. Additionally, the VxCentralScan is designed for rapid absentee ballot scanning and is cost-effective for small jurisdictions.
Industry
VotingWorks operates within the government sector, focusing on election administration. Their sub-industry is specifically related to providing secure, open-source software solutions and hardware for conducting elections. The company is committed to designing products in collaboration with election administrators and continuously improving their voting systems to meet the latest security standards.
Locations
VotingWorks is based in California, USA, but operates remotely with a team distributed across different regions, including the United States and Canada. The company supports fully remote work, enabling flexible and widespread operations across various jurisdictions.
Transparency
VotingWorks is committed to financial transparency, publicly disclosing their financial status annually. Interested parties can access their latest Form 990 and audited financial statements from 2022 on their website. This openness underscores the company's dedication to accountability and trust with the public and stakeholders.