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Louisiana officials are moving ahead with a plan to replace the state's aging voting machines with a new $100 million election system.
The state reportedly has more than $75 million in its voting technology fund. The state legislature and federal grants are expected to provide the other $25 million.
The current voting machines are up to 35 years old, and spare parts are no longer available.
The proposed replacement system will feature touchscreen voting machines that also print paper ballots.