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Assembly declines five‑year renewal with Dominion Voting Systems after widespread public opposition
Summary
After more than two hours of public testimony and committee debate, the Assembly Finance Committee voted 4–4 and failed to approve a five‑year sole‑source contract with Dominion Voting Systems for ballot programming, licensing and warranties.
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly Finance Committee voted on a sole‑source contract renewal with Dominion Voting Systems but failed to reach the majority needed on the 4–4 vote, leaving the five‑year licensing and warranty agreement unapproved.
Residents and local election volunteers filled the committee’s public comment period and urged the committee to reject or delay the contract. Dozens called in and testified that they distrust the machines and want a return to hand‑counted paper ballots; several cited demonstrations or reports they said showed security weaknesses in Dominion equipment. “I do not support renewing the Dominion Voting Machine contract because it is a no‑bid contract and no other options are being considered,” Ruby Shorey told the committee during public comment. “Paper ballots can…
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