For research:

Here is a list of what you can find on the National Association of Secretaries of State site. SOS head up most state elections stuff-but not always. Some of these people may have inherited situations they know little about. (Most will not be computer autists and rely on others) Its dry going but important. For example, what do states think about Federal election mandates and why would they oppose? What are some of the corporate relationships? Who helps fund their conventions?

Caution- do not read select files out of context, get to know how this allegedly works. Will keep digging on details as time permits.

Hope this helps.

https://www.nass.org/

https://www.nass.org/committees/executive-board

https://www.nass.org/about-nass

(Outreach partnerships)

https://www.nass.org/membership/corporate-affiliates

(Why would voting machine/system companies be corporate affiliates? Too cozy?)

https://www.nass.org/committees/corp-aff-advisory-committee

https://www.nass.org/membership

(Individual secretaries of state)

https://www.nass.org/committees/elections-committee

https://www.nass.org/resources

https://www.nass.org/node/1266

nass-report-voter-reg-maintenance-final-dec17.pdf

(Includes information state by state)

https://www.nass.org/initiatives/election-cybersecurity

https://www.nass.org/initiatives/state-incorporation-collection-company-ownership-info

"As the officials who oversee the 50-state incorporation process in the U.S., Secretaries of State are dedicated to assisting federal law enforcement in cracking down against criminals who attempt to hide behind front companies and shell entities. Since 2010, NASS has promoted measures to help federal law enforcement gain access to company ownership information disclosed through federal tax filings and financial disclosure reports."

(Who might be interested in shell companies?)