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Aging Voting Machine Replacement
Summary
Lake County's voting panels are 20+ years old and parts are drying up. MicroVote wants the county to start planning replacements before 2028 — a decision that could cost over a million dollars for taxpayers.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Roughly $2,800 per machine for panels alone — over a million dollars across about 1,200 machines.
✅Who benefits
Voters get reliable, modern equipment; the whole county benefits from secure elections.
⚠️Who could be affected
Taxpayers bear the cost if replacement is chosen over repair.
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