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Louisiana eyes a major upgrade to its aging voting machines, with Secretary of State Nancy Landry evaluating new systems like Smartmatic’s — which combines touchscreen voting with a verifiable paper trail. The paper ballot, which voters can review before scanning, offers a crucial audit trail that election officials like Jeff Labbe say builds public trust. But skepticism remains, especially from Republicans like Christy Haik, who argue electronic systems inherently undermine confidence in the vote. With certification looming by year’s end, the state moves forward after a recent audit confirmed minimal voter fraud since the 1980s.

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