This news is a blow to American democracy and should have raised an alarm to other states and the federal government. A paper ballot works just fine!
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.
Facebook To Drop On-site Support For Political Campaigns
Facebook Inc. says it would no longer dispatch employees to the offices of political campaigns to offer support ahead of elections, as it did in 2016.
Research Report Outlines Voter Registration Database Security
The Center for Election Innovation and Research released a must read research report titled “Voter Registration Database Security” dated September 2018.
Lawmaker: US Senate, Staff Targeted By State-Backed Hackers
US Senate and staff personal email accounts targeted by state-backed hackers and the Senate’s security office has refused to defend them, a lawmaker says.
Why the Government Must Act on Social Media Election Regulations
Election meddling is easier than before and regulation of social media is more muddled than ever. Private companies like Facebook have little chance of standing up to Russia’s intelligence services alone.
Oregon Using Facebook To Remind Inactive Voters To Register
Oregon officials have use facebook bolster participation to remember hundreds of thousands of inactive voters to update their registration.
Faulty Georgia Voting Machines Are A Failure of Democracy
Ensuring that elections are free, fair, transparent and credibly run should be the chief concern of all election officials and courts!
The Under-examined Role Of Election Equipment Vendors
US elections employ a number voting materials, equipment during elections. ES&S, Hart, and Dominion are the dominant election equipment vendors.
Election Security Guide For Public Officials And Those Running For Office
The Brennan Center’s campaign on election protection is meant to assist those running for office to help make the midterm polls free from interference.
The Overlooked Weak Link in Election Security: Local Voting
ProPublica found that more than one-third of counties overseeing toss-up congressional elections have email systems that could be vulnerable to hacking.