Fact check: Which states used which types of voting machines in the 2024 presidential election?

1. Summary of the results

The analyses reveal that no specific information is available about which states used which types of voting machines in the 2024 presidential election. However, the sources provide valuable context about the voting equipment landscape in the United States:

• Five main types of voting machines are used across the US: hand-counted paper, mechanical lever machines, punch-card machines, scanned paper ballots, and direct-recording electronic devices ^[1]
• The sources identify several categories of voting equipment including optical scanners, direct recording electronic systems, ballot marking devices, and hybrid voting systems ^[2]
• ES&S voting machines are used in over 40 percent of U.S. counties, making them one of the most widespread systems ^[3]
• Numerous states use Dominion voting systems, though specific state breakdowns are not provided ^[4]
• One source contains a table showing voting equipment by state for the November 3, 2020 general election, but this data is four years outdated and doesn't address the 2024 election ^[5]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question assumes that comprehensive, publicly available data exists about 2024 voting machine usage by state, but the analyses suggest this information may not be readily accessible or systematically compiled. Several important contextual elements emerge:

• Most states use electronic voting and tabulation systems that are at least a decade old, highlighting concerns about outdated infrastructure ^[6]
• Nearly all voters have a paper record of their vote, which serves as an important security measure regardless of the electronic systems used ^[7]
• Voting machines are protected by physical security measures and do not connect to the internet during the voting process, addressing common security concerns ^[1]
• A Wisconsin audit of the 2024 election found zero voting machine errors, providing evidence of system reliability in at least one state ^[8]

The analyses also reveal that voting equipment types vary significantly from state to state ^[5], suggesting that any comprehensive answer would need to account for substantial variation across jurisdictions.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question itself does not contain misinformation, as it simply asks for factual information. However, the context surrounding voting machines in recent elections reveals several areas where misinformation has proliferated:

• The sources reference allegations of voter fraud without evidence and concerns over the security of US voting systems that have been promoted despite security measures ^[4]
• There are various claims and misconceptions about voting and the ballot counting process that have circulated ^[9]
• The question may inadvertently feed into narratives that suggest voting machine data should be more transparent or accessible, when the sources indicate that voting systems are secure and protected by multiple safeguards ^{[7] [1]}

The lack of readily available, comprehensive data about 2024 voting machine usage by state could potentially fuel speculation or conspiracy theories, even though the sources consistently emphasize the security and reliability of voting systems across the United States.