Election officials in a least 31 states want to purchase new voting machines in the coming years, according to a 2015 report from the center. California's secretary of state has projected it could cost up to $450 million to replace voting machines there. In Arkansas, lawmakers two years ago approved $30 million for new statewide voting systems. Legislation in Texas would create a program for counties to apply for a state grant to cover up to half the cost to replace voting machines. "Voters should be aware that without funding ... this is only going to get worse," said Logan, who is also president of the California Association of Clerks and Election Officials.

Source: Economic Times March 12, 2017 14:26 UTC