By HCA Staff Report
Can a state revoke certification?
Yes, but only through a formal process. A state may suspend or revoke certification if a vendor is found to have misrepresented information, violated testing protocols, or introduced unapproved changes. In Colorado, the Secretary of State must issue written notice, hold a hearing, and document technical grounds for any revocation.
What if Liberty Vote discovers wrongdoing by Dominion?
If the new owner uncovers evidence that Dominion violated contracts or law, it can:
1. Notify election authorities and propose remedial measures or re-testing.
2. Seek damages or indemnification from Dominion’s former owners.
3. Request new certification under the Liberty Vote name.
However, successor-liability rules mean Liberty Vote also inherits Dominion’s legal obligations. Courts generally require continuity of service until replacements are certified.
Why states rarely pull certification mid-cycle:
• Decertifying equipment during an election would disrupt voting and invite lawsuits from voters and counties.
• Courts and secretaries of state therefore delay such actions until after canvass.
• States can impose temporary conditions — additional audits or monitoring — without removing certification entirely.
What to watch in 2026:
• Early-year re-certification hearings.
• Any federal or state investigations tied to vendor conduct.
• County decisions to renew, replace, or open bidding for new systems.
For now, the rules are clear: Dominion’s (now Liberty Vote’s) certified systems remain valid through the 2025 election, and any challenge or decertification will unfold only after ballots are counted.
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