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Do all voting systems used in federal elections have to be tested and certified by EAC?

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Do all voting systems used in federal elections have to be tested and certified by EAC?

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No. According to the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA), participation by the states in EAC’s certification program or adoption of the Voluntary Voting System Guidelines (VVSG) is voluntary. However, states may formally adopt the VVSG, making these guidelines mandatory in their jurisdictions.