TL;DR : Dominion Voting Systems was sold to Liberty Vote, a new U.S. company owned by former Republican election official Scott Leiendecker. The sale includes all Dominion assets and ends lawsuits related to 2020 election fraud claims. The company will be rebranded as Liberty Vote.
What Happened
- On October 9, 2025, Dominion Voting Systems was sold to Liberty Vote, a company founded and owned by Scott Leiendecker, a former Republican election official from St. Louis.
- Dominion's website (dominionvoting.com) now redirects to Liberty Vote (libertyvote.com), confirming a full rebranding; the sale price was not disclosed.
Background and Ownership
- Leiendecker is the founder of KNOWiNK, a company that provides electronic poll books used in over one-third of U.S. states.
- He served as St. Louis election director (2005-2012) and was appointed by Republican officials.
- Liberty Vote says it will focus on "paper-based transparency, security, and simplicity", with hand-marked ballots and third-party audits.
Legal and Political Implications
- The deal includes dropping Dominion's defamation lawsuits against Mike Lindell, Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell, and others, though no public court filings confirm dismissals as of October 10.
- Dominion became central to false 2020 election fraud claims, leading to lawsuits and a $787.5 million settlement with Fox News in 2023.
Impact on Elections
- Dominion systems are used in over 2,000 U.S. jurisdictions.
- Some state officials expressed concern about contract continuity ahead of the 2026 midterms, but Leiendecker promised no disruptions.
Reactions and Concerns
- Nevada’s Democratic Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar said Leiendecker is a "neutral arbiter."
- Critics on social media questioned the GOP ties; supporters called it a step toward election integrity.