The U.S. Election Assistance Commission is currently funding several pilot projects designed to help develop better develop pre-election Logic & Accuracy and post-election audits Smith said.

Several jurisdictions from states such as California, Colorado and Connecticut are participating in the effort, she noted.

States such as Florida, which have a very small election result-certification window, should also consider giving election officials more time to conduct robust post election audits, she said.

Dominion did not respond to a request for comment.

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