LHS Associates

What LHS Associates does

LHS Associates Inc. is a privately held, founder-owned election services company founded in 1972 in Andover, Massachusetts (originally as Lynn Haas Services) and now headquartered in Salem, New Hampshire. The company markets and supports voting tabulation equipment — including the legacy AccuVote optical-scan system (with more than 4,000 units installed and continuing to be supported) and Dominion Voting Systems' ImageCast Precinct and ImageCast Central tabulators — alongside electronic poll book devices (Poll Pad, KNOW iNK Pollpad) and a broad accessory catalog of voting booths, ballot transfer and storage products, tabulator supplies, security seals, and crowd control equipment. Beyond hardware, LHS provides NCOA-compliant printing and mailing services for voter communications, annual census form processing (especially for Massachusetts towns, where an annual census is statutorily required), state-specific municipal forms for CT/MA/VT/NH, a Virtual Training platform for poll workers, and ancillary municipal services such as dog and cat tag fulfillment.

The company serves more than 750 towns, cities, counties, and unions throughout New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont) and New York, positioning itself as the largest election services provider in the Northeastern US. Its go-to-market is direct-to-municipal-government, combining a field/direct sales motion (with state-specific email contacts, a toll-free sales line, and a demo request system) with a self-service e-commerce storefront for consumables and accessories. Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time equipment sales, recurring consumables and supplies, professional services (printing/mailing and census processing), and an emerging recurring subscription stream from the Virtual Training Platform. Pricing is predominantly unit-based for supplies and quote-based for larger equipment orders, with sales-team verification required for shipping and handling on all transactions.

The business is intentionally narrow: LHS has shed legacy municipal data lines (tax billing, jury lists) and concentrates almost exclusively on the election-services vertical, where its installed base, state-specific regulatory knowledge, and decades-long municipal relationships constitute the core of its competitive position. No external funding, M&A activity, leadership transitions, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed in available sources.

Name

LHS Associates

Legal name

LHS Associates Inc.

Website

https://lhsassociates.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LHS Associates is a privately held, founder-owned election services company founded in 1972, serving more than 750 municipalities across New England and New York with voting tabulation equipment, electronic poll books, election supplies, census processing, printing and mailing services, and poll worker training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Election Services

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

City Clerk/Records, Elections & Civic Engagement (BPAIACAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

National Statistics & Census Administration (BPAIAAAF)

Keywords

• Election services
• Voting equipment
• Voter list management
• Election supplies
• Municipal census services

Headquarters

HQ city

Salem

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Voting Equipment Sales: Sale of election tabulation equipment including AccuVote systems, ImageCast products by Dominion Voting, Poll Pad electronic poll books, and associated hardware. Equipment sales include both initial purchase and ongoing support/maintenance.
2. Election Supplies: Sale of consumable and accessory products including voting booths, ballot bags, tabulator supplies, security seals, ballot marking pens, 'I Voted' stickers, election official badges, crowd control equipment, and printer supplies.
3. Printing and Mailing Services: Printing and mailing services for voter information including postcards, confirmation cards, and census forms. Services utilize NCOA processing and address correction for lowest postal rates.
4. Census/Street Listing Services: Annual census form processing including conversion, printing, folding, stuffing and mailing for Massachusetts municipalities. Over 20 years of experience in municipal census services.
5. Virtual Training Platform: Online training platform for municipalities covering election and voting procedures. Users register and pay for access to training modules.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LHS Associates provides election services to municipal governments, including voting tabulation equipment (Dominion ImageCast and AccuVote systems), electronic poll books (Poll Pad), a full line of election supplies and accessories, census/street listing processing, printing and mailing services for voter communications, and virtual poll worker training. The company serves more than 750 towns, cities, counties, and unions throughout New England and New York.

Product overview

LHS Associates is an election services company offering a portfolio of voting hardware systems, election supplies, and municipal services. The core product lineup includes Dominion Voting Systems' ImageCast Precinct and ImageCast Central tabulators as the latest generation solution, alongside continued support for the legacy AccuVote system. The Poll Pad and KNOW iNK Pollpad serve as electronic poll book devices for voter check-in. These systems are complemented by a full range of accessories and supplies including Poll Master voting booths, ballot transfer and storage products, tabulator paper and ribbons, security seals, crowd control products, and voter-facing items like I Voted stickers and election official badges. Beyond hardware, LHS provides software-enabled services including annual census form processing with NCOA address correction, printing and mailing services for voter communications, and a Virtual Training platform for poll worker education. The company also offers Dog & Cat tag fulfillment services for municipalities. State-specific municipal forms are available for CT, MA, VT, and NH.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ImageCast Precinct A voting tabulation system by Dominion Voting Systems that scans and counts paper ballots at the precinct level. Marketed by LHS as part of their current-generation voting solution lineup for municipal election administrators.
• ImageCast Central Central tabulation scanner for high-volume ballot processing, part of Dominion Voting Systems' ImageCast product line marketed by LHS for municipal election administrators.
• AccuVote Tabulating System Legacy optical-scan voting tabulating system that LHS has marketed for over 20 years with more than 4,000 systems installed. LHS continues to provide support and supplies for the AccuVote.
• Poll Pad Electronic Poll Book Electronic poll book device used for voter check-in and identification at polling locations. LHS offers Poll Pad supplies including protective sleds, ID trays, charging cords, adapters, stylus pens, and receipt/label rolls.
• KNOW iNK Pollpad Voter check-in electronic poll book device available as a demo option alongside the ImageCast Precinct, referenced in the demo request form as a standalone or bundled offering for municipalities.
• Poll Master Voting Booths Lightweight, portable, self-contained voting booths available in three models: Poll Master I (heavy-duty plastic case, aluminum legs with stabilizer bars), Poll Master II (corrugated plastic, 12 lbs), and Poll Master I ADA (wider and lower stance for accessibility). Optional fluorescent light with accessory outlet available for each model.
• Voting Booth Storage and Transport Carts Heavy-duty mobile rack systems for voting booth storage and transport. Poll Cat 60 holds up to 8 booths and Poll Cat 66 holds up to 16 booths, with durable steel frames on wheels and open frames for easy access and quick visual inventory.
• Ballot Storage and Transfer Products Lightweight clear plastic ballot transfer bins, Titan carrying bags, Handi Pouch carrying bags, and neon orange provisional ballot bags for storing and transporting ballots securely. Slots on bin covers allow security with pull tight seals.
• Tabulator Supplies Consumable supplies for voting tabulators including paper rolls compatible with AccuVote, ImageCast 1, and ImageCast 2 tabulators, AccuVote replacement printer ribbons, AutoMARK printer cartridges, and AutoMark headsets for ADA voting machines.
• Election Supplies Full range of election accessories including ballot marking pens for optical scan voting, ballot magnifiers for visually impaired voters, I Voted stickers, I Voted Early stickers, voter registration stickers, election official badge kits, pull tight security seals, spring lock seals, and tamper evident tape.
• Crowd Control Products Products for managing voter flow at polling locations including boundary tape, crowd control kits with bases, posts, and chains, table top signs, and retractable belt stanchions.
• Census/Street Listing Services Annual census form processing service for Massachusetts municipalities including data conversion, printing, folding, stuffing, and mailing to households. Utilizes NCOA (National Change of Address) processing and automated postal rates for reduced postage. LHS has over 20 years of experience in municipal census services.
• Printing and Mailing Services Printing and mailing services targeted specifically towards updating voter information, including printing voter postcards to inform voters of polling location changes and mailing of cover confirmation cards to update voter lists. Utilizes NCOA and address correction services for lowest postal rates. Over 30 years of experience in converting, mailing, and printing of cover and census information.
• Virtual Training Platform Online training platform for municipalities covering elections and voting procedures, with registration, login, and account management for poll workers. Users register and pay for access to training modules with state-specific training materials.
• Dog & Cat Tag Service Pet license tag printing and fulfillment service for municipalities with various styles, colors, lettering options, and link types available. Customers submit specifications through an online form for custom tag production.
• Municipal Forms State-specific municipal forms for Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire including test procedures, training manuals, and activity logs for election administration.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Dominion Voting SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationLHS Associates markets and supports the ImageCast line of voting products by Dominion Voting Systems. ImageCast Precinct and ImageCast Central are described as among the most advanced voting technologies on the market today. This is LHS's latest voting solution offering, positioning them as a distributor/integrator for Dominion's election equipment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TenTen Voter Group (Robis Elections / Runbeck Election Services): Specialized provider of election printing, mail processing, and voter list management services to municipalities — directly comparable to LHS's Census and Printing & Mailing offerings.
• KNOWiNK: Leading vendor of electronic poll books used by municipalities for voter check-in; directly comparable to LHS's Poll Pad / KNOW iNK Pollpad offerings.
• VR Systems: Provider of voter registration and election management software and services to U.S. counties and municipalities — overlaps with LHS's voter list and election services portfolio.
• MODCENTRAL / PCC Technology / AMICUS (election BPO): Election back-office BPO provider handling ballot printing, mailings, and election administration outsourcing — comparable to LHS's census and print/mail service lines for municipalities.

Broad incumbents

• Election Systems & Software (ES&S): Largest US voting equipment manufacturer and election services provider, offering tabulators, electronic poll books, and end-to-end election management — directly comparable to LHS's product and service portfolio at a national scale.
• Hart InterCivic: Established voting equipment vendor offering tabulation, e-poll books, and election management software; competes with the Dominion ImageCast line that LHS distributes.
• Dominion Voting Systems: Manufacturer of ImageCast Precinct, ImageCast Central, and related systems; LHS is a regional distribution and support partner, and Dominion operates in the same municipal election services space LHS serves.

Emerging players

• VotingWorks: Nonprofit election technology provider offering open-source tabulation and risk-limiting audit tools; a smaller, mission-driven alternative to incumbent vendors like the equipment LHS distributes.
• ClearBallot (now part of Hart InterCivic): Voting tabulation and audit technology vendor targeting modernization of election equipment; competes for the same upgrade opportunities that LHS pursues via Dominion ImageCast.

Others

• Spectrum Print Plus / election supply distributors: General election-supply distributor selling booths, supplies, and printing to municipalities — directly comparable to LHS's accessories and consumables catalog (booths, seals, pens, stickers, transfer bags).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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