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Maryland weighs ES&S voting system contract

The State Board of Elections has brought a proposed contract with ES&S for a new statewide voting system to the Board of Public Works, intended to support the 2028 elections and a later upgrade to VVSG 2.0 standards. Public comments are divided, with some urging immediate approval and others questioning the uncertified upgrade path and overall cost.

Status
PENDING
Document date
July 22, 2026
Contract type
TECHNOLOGY
Vendor
ES&S
Agency
Comptroller of Maryland|Office of the Comptroller · MD

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type
TECHNOLOGY
Contract term
Through at least the 2028 election cycle
Renewal
Opponents indicate the contract structure contemplates future modifications at the time of a VVSG 2.0 upgrade, including potential new equipment, supplies, and training costs.
Document type
AgendaPacket
Source document
Maryland Board of Public Works Public Comments 2026-07-22

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the technology contract by Comptroller of Maryland|Office of the Comptroller?

ES&S was awarded this technology contract by Comptroller of Maryland|Office of the Comptroller, as recorded on July 22, 2026.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Technology contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Maryland Board of Public Works Public Comments 2026-07-22 (AgendaPacket), dated July 22, 2026 from Comptroller of Maryland|Office of the Comptroller. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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