VOTER ID

Full-Service Election Solutions

From voter registration to polling-day verification, Laxton delivers a complete Voter ID solution engineered for any environment.

VOTER ID

Full-Service Election Solutions

From voter registration to polling-day verification, Laxton delivers a complete Voter ID solution engineered for any environment.

Election Consulting

Our specialists help electoral commissions plan and scope biometric programmes end to end, assessing requirements, designing workflows and de-risking delivery before rollout begins.

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IT Infrastructure Setup

We stand up the servers, networks and data-centre infrastructure that underpin secure voter registration and management, on-premise, in the cloud, or a hybrid of both.

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Logistics and Training

From device distribution to operator training, we prepare field teams to run enrolment and verification confidently in any environment, however remote.

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Pre-registration

Capture voter details ahead of the main enrolment drive to shorten queues and smooth the registration window when it opens.

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Voter Registration

Rugged, field-ready devices capture biographic data and biometric samples, fingerprint, face and iris, in a single workflow, with real-time quality checks so no eligible voter is left behind.

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Voter Card Issuance

Personalised PVC Voter ID cards encoded with biometric identifiers are issued at the point of registration, tamper-resistant, verifiable and impossible to duplicate.

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De-duplicated Voter Roll

Athena’s deduplication algorithms flag and remove duplicate entries before they enter the register, ensuring every citizen is enrolled once and only once.

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Candidate Management

Manage candidate nominations, data and credentials alongside the voter register from one secure, auditable platform.

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Poll List

Generate accurate, polling-station-ready voter lists from the central register for fast, organised election-day operations.

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Voter Verification

Fingerprint or facial recognition confirms each voter against the ePoll book record in real time, preventing impersonation and ensuring only registered voters cast a ballot.

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Election Consumables

Ballots, cards, ribbons and accessories, supplied and tracked so every polling station has exactly what it needs on the day.

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Rapid Response Support

On-the-ground and remote support teams resolve issues quickly to keep polling running smoothly throughout election day.

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Result Transmission

Capture, verify and transmit polling station results electronically, reducing delays and errors in the count

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Equipment Return Logistics

Coordinated recovery and return of devices and infrastructure once polling closes, with full chain-of-custody tracking.

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Equipment Maintenance

Servicing, repair and refurbishment keep your device fleet ready and reliable for the next electoral event.

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Ongoing Registrations

Keep the register current between elections with continuous enrolment of new and updated voters.

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Reporting

Comprehensive analytics and audit-ready reports give electoral authorities full visibility over the programme’s outcomes.

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The voter ID lifecycle

Supporting Elections at Every Stage

Election Consulting

Our specialists help electoral commissions plan and scope biometric programmes end to end, assessing requirements, designing workflows and de-risking delivery before rollout begins.

Learn more

IT Infrastructure Setup

We stand up the servers, networks and data-centre infrastructure that underpin secure voter registration and management, on-premise, in the cloud, or a hybrid of both.

Learn more

Logistics and Training

From device distribution to operator training, we prepare field teams to run enrolment and verification confidently in any environment, however remote.

Learn more

Pre-registration

Capture voter details ahead of the main enrolment drive to shorten queues and smooth the registration window when it opens.

Learn more

Voter Registration

Rugged, field-ready devices capture biographic data and biometric samples, fingerprint, face and iris, in a single workflow, with real-time quality checks so no eligible voter is left behind.

Learn more

Voter Card Issuance

Personalised PVC Voter ID cards encoded with biometric identifiers are issued at the point of registration, tamper-resistant, verifiable and impossible to duplicate.

Learn more

De-duplicated Voter Roll

Athena’s deduplication algorithms flag and remove duplicate entries before they enter the register, ensuring every citizen is enrolled once and only once.

Learn more

Candidate Management

Manage candidate nominations, data and credentials alongside the voter register from one secure, auditable platform.

Learn more

Poll List

Generate accurate, polling-station-ready voter lists from the central register for fast, organised election-day operations.

Learn more

Voter Verification

Fingerprint or facial recognition confirms each voter against the ePoll book record in real time, preventing impersonation and ensuring only registered voters cast a ballot.

Learn more

Election Consumables

Ballots, cards, ribbons and accessories, supplied and tracked so every polling station has exactly what it needs on the day.

Learn more

Rapid Response Support

On-the-ground and remote support teams resolve issues quickly to keep polling running smoothly throughout election day.

Learn more

Result Transmission

Capture, verify and transmit polling station results electronically, reducing delays and errors in the count

Learn more

Equipment Return Logistics

Coordinated recovery and return of devices and infrastructure once polling closes, with full chain-of-custody tracking.

Learn more

Equipment Maintenance

Servicing, repair and refurbishment keep your device fleet ready and reliable for the next electoral event.

Learn more

Ongoing Registrations

Keep the register current between elections with continuous enrolment of new and updated voters.

Learn more

Reporting

Comprehensive analytics and audit-ready reports give electoral authorities full visibility over the programme’s outcomes.

Learn more

WHY ELECTION COMMISSIONS CHOOSE LAXTON

One Partner For The Entire Electoral Cycle

30+ Elections Supported

Laxton has delivered voter registration and polling-day verification for more than 30 national elections worldwide.

End-to-end Delivery

Hardware, software and services from one partner — registration kits, biometric matching, card issuance and field support.

Inclusive by Design

Solutions that reach every voter — mobile enrollment for remote communities, working offline and off-grid.

Athena
Athena
Athena fingerprint enrolment and adjudication screen

Voter ID Management
System

Athena is Laxton’s Identity Management Platform. It guarantees the secure, efficient and accurate processing of voter identities — with robust registration and verification mechanisms that bring transparency and trust to the electoral process.

Pre-enrolment

Voter Registration

Voter Roll

Voter Verification

Identity Management Platform

RUGGED AND DURABLE

Voter Registration and Verification Devices

Laxton biometric voter registration and verification equipment is purpose-built for challenging environments. Designed to withstand harsh conditions, our rugged devices are mobile, durable and built for endurance, ideal for remote areas, functioning seamlessly without electricity or internet.

Mobility

Lightweight and portable for easy transport to remote or hard-to-reach locations.

Durability

Built to endure extreme temperatures, rough handling, and tough terrains.

Power independence

Equipped with long-lasting batteries and solar charging options for areas without electricity.

Offline functionality

Operates efficiently without internet access, ensuring uninterrupted voter registration and verification.

Liberia · Voter ID programme

”

This voter ID card symbolises our commitment to civic engagement and dedication to exercising our fundamental democratic rights as Liberian citizens.

Joseph Boakai

President of Liberia

2.4M

Voters registered

2,080

Registration centres

27,192

Duplicates removed

Liberia · Voter ID programme

”

This voter ID card symbolises our commitment to civic engagement and dedication to exercising our fundamental democratic rights as Liberian citizens.

Joseph Boakai

President of Liberia

2.4M

Voters registered

2,080

Registration centres

27,192

Duplicates removed

Liberia · Voter ID programme

”

This voter ID card symbolises our commitment to civic engagement and dedication to exercising our fundamental democratic rights as Liberian citizens.

Joseph Boakai

President of Liberia

2.4M

Voters registered

2,080

Registration centres

27,192

Duplicates removed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is biometric voter registration, and how does it work?

Biometric voter registration captures unique identifiers such as fingerprints, facial recognition, or iris scans to create a secure and tamper-proof voter database. This process ensures that each voter is registered only once, preventing duplication and election fraud.

What are the benefits of using biometrics in elections?

Biometric systems enhance election security, eliminate duplicate registrations, and speed up voter identification on election day. They also reduce manual errors, increase transparency, and boost public confidence in the electoral process.

Can biometric voter systems work in areas with limited internet connectivity?

Yes, biometric voter registration and verification systems can function offline. Enrollment and verification devices store voter data locally and sync with the central database when connectivity is available, ensuring accessibility in remote or underserved areas.

How does biometric verification improve the voting process?

Biometric verification ensures that only registered voters can cast a ballot by confirming their identity at polling stations. Using fingerprint or facial recognition technology, the system matches a voter’s biometric data with the records in real time, preventing impersonation and unauthorised voting.

How are voter records protected in a biometric system?

Biometric voter records are encrypted and stored securely in a central database with strict access controls. Data protection measures, including encryption, anonymisation and compliance with privacy regulations, prevent unauthorised access and ensure voter information remains secure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is biometric voter registration, and how does it work?

Biometric voter registration captures unique identifiers such as fingerprints, facial recognition, or iris scans to create a secure and tamper-proof voter database. This process ensures that each voter is registered only once, preventing duplication and election fraud.

What are the benefits of using biometrics in elections?

Biometric systems enhance election security, eliminate duplicate registrations, and speed up voter identification on election day. They also reduce manual errors, increase transparency, and boost public confidence in the electoral process.

Can biometric voter systems work in areas with limited internet connectivity?

Yes, biometric voter registration and verification systems can function offline. Enrollment and verification devices store voter data locally and sync with the central database when connectivity is available, ensuring accessibility in remote or underserved areas.

How does biometric verification improve the voting process?

Biometric verification ensures that only registered voters can cast a ballot by confirming their identity at polling stations. Using fingerprint or facial recognition technology, the system matches a voter’s biometric data with the records in real time, preventing impersonation and unauthorised voting.

How are voter records protected in a biometric system?

Biometric voter records are encrypted and stored securely in a central database with strict access controls. Data protection measures, including encryption, anonymisation and compliance with privacy regulations, prevent unauthorised access and ensure voter information remains secure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is biometric voter registration, and how does it work?

Biometric voter registration captures unique identifiers such as fingerprints, facial recognition, or iris scans to create a secure and tamper-proof voter database. This process ensures that each voter is registered only once, preventing duplication and election fraud.

How does biometric verification improve the voting process?

Biometric verification ensures that only registered voters can cast a ballot by confirming their identity at polling stations. Using fingerprint or facial recognition technology, the system matches a voter’s biometric data with the records in real time, preventing impersonation and unauthorised voting.

What are the benefits of using biometrics in elections?

Biometric systems enhance election security, eliminate duplicate registrations, and speed up voter identification on election day. They also reduce manual errors, increase transparency, and boost public confidence in the electoral process.

How are voter records protected in a biometric system?

Biometric voter records are encrypted and stored securely in a central database with strict access controls. Data protection measures, including encryption, anonymisation and compliance with privacy regulations, prevent unauthorised access and ensure voter information remains secure.

Can biometric voter systems work in areas with limited internet connectivity?

Yes, biometric voter registration and verification systems can function offline. Enrollment and verification devices store voter data locally and sync with the central database when connectivity is available, ensuring accessibility in remote or underserved areas.