Scott Leiendecker Takes Control of Dominion Voting Systems

Scott Leiendecker, the founder and chairman of Liberty Vote, has recently become the sole owner of Dominion Voting Systems. Known for his past advocacy in Republican election reform, Leiendecker’s new role marks a significant shift in the ownership landscape of election technology.

Announcements from Thursday confirmed that under Leiendecker’s leadership, Dominion will fully transition to U.S. ownership. However, this comes with a requirement for the company to drop several ongoing lawsuits against notable conservatives and One America News Network (OANN).

“A free vote signifies a new era for American elections, rebuilding trust at its core,” Leiendecker stated. He plans to move all operations back to the United States and enhance election integrity through independent third-party auditing standards, as detailed in a press release.

Additionally, Leiendecker founded Nowink, a company focused on election technology. They developed a voting pad designed to improve the check-in, verification, and waiting processes for state and local elections, impacting around 36 million voters so far. Their voting technology has been utilized in 29 states for the upcoming 2024 elections.

According to Leiendecker’s LinkedIn profile, Nowink currently employs more than 150 staff and generates over $55 million in annual revenue. In 2016, the company successfully acquired a competitor, Election Administrators, as noted by local business reports.

Nowink has positioned itself as a leading provider of electronic poll books in the nation and was the first to gain certification from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) for its voting pad, which received federal approval in February 2025.

Leiendecker has received accolades for his work, including the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Heartland, awarded in 2021. Prior to this, he served as St. Louis City’s youngest elections director, overseeing a significant staff and budget.

During his tenure, he played a role in modernizing the election processes in St. Louis, particularly through the Help America Vote Act. His new acquisition comes on the heels of Dominion’s legal battles, including a notable $1.3 billion defamation lawsuit against MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell and other prominent figures following the controversial 2020 election.

Before Leiendecker’s takeover, Dominion had reached settlements with various media outlets, including a $67 million agreement with Newsmax Media regarding defamation claims and a massive $787.5 million settlement with Fox News in April 2023.