Who owns mail in ballot printers

There are several companies that manufacture and sell mail-in ballot printers, and it's difficult to determine who owns them as the ownership structure can be complex and involve multiple entities. However, I can provide some information on some of the major players in the industry:

  1. ES&S (Election Systems & Software): ES&S is one of the largest voting system manufacturers in the United States, and they offer a range of mail-in ballot printers, including the ES&S M100 and the ES&S M200. ES&S is a privately held company based in Omaha, Nebraska.
  2. Dominion Voting Systems: Dominion is another major voting system manufacturer that offers mail-in ballot printers, including the Dominion ImageCast Evolution and the Dominion ImageCast Precinct. Dominion is a privately held company based in Toronto, Canada.
  3. Hart InterCivic: Hart InterCivic is a voting system manufacturer that offers a range of products, including mail-in ballot printers, such as the Hart eSlate and the Hart Verity. Hart InterCivic is a privately held company based in Austin, Texas.
  4. Unisyn Voting Solutions: Unisyn is a voting system manufacturer that offers a range of products, including mail-in ballot printers, such as the Unisyn EVS and the Unisyn EVS-Plus. Unisyn is a privately held company based in Phoenix, Arizona.
  5. Smartmatic: Smartmatic is a voting system manufacturer that offers a range of products, including mail-in ballot printers, such as the Smartmatic AVBS and the Smartmatic AVBSE. Smartmatic is a privately held company based in London, UK.

It's worth noting that the ownership structure of these companies can be complex, and they may have multiple investors, shareholders, or partners. Additionally, some of these companies may have subsidiaries or affiliates that are involved in the production and sale of mail-in ballot printers.

It's also important to note that the use of mail-in ballot printers has been a topic of controversy in recent years, with some critics arguing that they can be vulnerable to hacking and tampering. As a result, some jurisdictions have opted to use alternative methods for counting mail-in ballots, such as hand-counting or using optical scanners.