Austin, Texas – Hart InterCivic is proud to announce that Rankin County, Mississippi has made history as a national leader in election innovation with its selection of Verity Vanguard, the first voting system certified under VVSG 2.0, the latest federal standards for security, accessibility, and auditability.
Rankin County becomes not only Mississippi’s first Vanguard customer, but also
- The first county in the nation to use Vanguard in both a federal and state election
- Mississippi’s first Vanguard customer
“Rankin County continues to demonstrate exceptional leadership in strengthening election trust and transparency,” said Julie Mathis, CEO and President of Hart InterCivic. “Their decision sends a clear signal that Mississippi is ready to embrace secure and efficient election technology.”
As the first VVSG 2.0 certified voting system in the nation, Vanguard introduces a suite of advancements including efficient ballot printing, universal ballot marking, and secure vote capture; all designed to support counties with an efficient and transparent election process.
Rankin County’s adoption of Vanguard represents a major milestone for the State of Mississippi and sets the foundation for expanded innovation across the region.
