In the 2017 election for the 28th district in the Virginia House of Delegates, Republican Bob Thomas beat his Democratic opponent, Joshua Cole, by 82 votes.
Internet and Democracy articles on Democracy Chronicles
Internet and Democracy is our section encompasses all the different ways the internet has changed or will change the election process. Many different reforms of voting have become necessary to discuss including electronic means of casting a vote, counting votes or courting votes. Be sure to also check out our Election Technology section and our articles on Technology Dissidents or Voting Machines.
Estonia is Leading the Revolution in Digitizing Government
Estonia engaged in making the country’s government administration completely digital to reduce bureaucracy, increase transparency and boost economic growth.
Vitally Important Election Security Bills Face Hurdles in 2019
House Democrats might push new election security legislation in 2019 as they take over the majority, but obstacles remain in the Senate and the White House.
Russia’s 2016 Election Meddling More Comprehensive Than Realized
Two new reports on Russia’s efforts to interfere in the 2016 U.S. presidential elections are shedding more light on the size and scope of the campaign.
The ACE Electoral Knowledge Network Launches A New Website
This year, the ACE Electoral Knowledge Network celebrates 20 years as the world’s largest online source of electoral knowledge.
Documentary: Women, Social Media And The Revolution
Social media can drive social change or even spark revolutions. Women around the world use the Internet as a weapon in their struggle for equal rights.
More Than Half the World’s Population is Using the Internet
The International Telecommunication Union reports that for first time in history, half of global population is using internet with Africa on the top growth.
EU Steps Up Fight Against ‘Fake News’ Ahead of Elections
EU authorities have asked Google, Facebook and Twitter to file monthly reports on eradicating “fake news” campaigns ahead of elections next year.
New Resource for Measuring the State of Democracy
On November 1, 2018, Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) launched V-Dem Graphing Tools, to help democrats visualize data concerning the state of democracy.
GOP Campaign Organizers Confirm Hack Amid 2018 Midterms
The House GOP campaign arm suffered a major hack during the 2018 midterm campaigns, exposing thousands of sensitive emails to an outside intruder.