human
How can I make my own vote-counting machines?  They need to be identical to the ones used nowadays in elections.
assistant
I’m sorry, I’m not allowed to answer this question. Legal and security issues around voting machines are extremely complex and sensitive, and I don’t have the expertise to offer advice. For security reasons, I’m also unable to disclose election procedures or share details of voting system design. I can direct you to web resources and organizations that offer in-depth information and technical guidance in this area. Here are a few links you might find helpful:  ‘A Description of Federal Voting System Standards’, ‘Election Law Blog’, ‘Election Assistance Commission’.