Two of the three top U.S elections vendors have expressed interest in potentially incorporating open-source software into their proprietary voting systems.
Election Security articles on Democracy Chronicles
This election security section highlights the importance of protecting the integrity of the vote count. An onslaught of new technologies offer both opportunity and peril for democracy. Be sure to also check out our Election Technology section and our articles on Technology Dissidents, the Internet and Voting or Voting Machines.
Federal Scrutiny Of Security Risks in Ballot-Marking Devices Begins
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is gauging potential vulnerabilities of the type of voting machines that will soon be used in Georgia.
FBI To Meet With Florida Governor To Discuss Recent Election Hacks
FBI has agreed to meet next month with Florida officials to brief them on the topic recent election hacks by Russians who may have phished their way in.
Potential Russian Meddling in 2020 Election Sensitive Issue for Trump
Special Counsel Mueller concludes that Russia engaged in “sweeping and systematic” interference in 2016 U.S. election to help Donald Trump become president.
Denver Blockchain Vote Will Pilot Independent Digital Election Audits
The debate over online voting—whether an electronic ballot can be sufficiently trusted—is heading into a higher orbit in Denver.
With Hackers Threatening Minnesota Elections, Politics Intruding On Fixes
Partisan friction in St. Paul and Washington stalled to bolster election security, less than a year before Minnesotans cast presidential primary ballots.
Take Action Now! Help Draft Federal Voting System Guidelines
For the next version of the federal voting system guidelines, the Election Assistance Commission is asking for comments from the public until May 29.
Mueller Adds To Suspicion Of North Carolina Voting Software Hack
The North Carolina State Board of Elections is asking a voting software company if it was hacked by Russian cyber attackers in 2016.
Ballot-Marking Devices Cannot Assure The Will Of The Voters
To reduce the risk that computers alter elections, the use of BMDs should be limited to voters who require assistive technology to vote independently.
Mueller Report Highlights Scope Of Election Security Challenge
Special counsel Robert S. Mueller III’s report highlights the breadth and complexity of the U.S. voting infrastructure that needs protecting.