Voting data from Mesa County in Colorado was recently leaked. Following the incident, a Clerk from the constituency has gone missing.
Voting Technology articles on Democracy Chronicles
This voting technology section highlights the important role technology has played in democratic history and seeks to explore how technology will shape the future of elections. This new era of elections is an area of heavy debate in political circles. Be sure to also check out our Election Technology section and our articles on Technology Dissidents, the Internet and Voting or Voting Machines.
Facing Foreign Election Foes, States Hire ‘Cyber Navigators’
Foreign foes continue to target America’s elections. As part of the solution, state election officials have started hiring “cyber navigators”.
Assessing The Impact Of Digitization On Swiss Democracy
Switzerland political system is supported by technology. However little is known about the impact of digitization on its democracy.
The Role Of Voting Technology In South Africa
As South Africa prepares for local elections amid a deadly outbreak of Covid-19, it is vital to look into tech solutions that can ease the vote.
Redistricting App Helps You Comply with the VRA
In the last decade, Dave’s Redistricting App (DRA) has grown in popularity among groups looking to create their own redistricting maps.
Federal Officials Predict Repeat Of 2020 Election Threats
Three federal cybersecurity authorities argue that threats to election security that surfaced last year are likely to resurface this year.
Including Election Systems As Critical Infrastructure
Former US CISA director Chris Krebs said that election systems should be classified as critical infrastructure by Australian lawmakers.
How Political Science Can Go Dangerously Viral
Given the importance of what political science studies, from democratization to genocide, a false concept escaping might be dangerous.
Library of Congress Paves Digital Democracy Path
From being called a tech laggard, the Library of Congress is now bringing history to US residents in more and more imaginative ways.
How Computer Models Can Be Used In Redistricting
In his memo on the For the People Act, Joe Manchin proposed as policy: “Ban partisan gerrymandering and use computer models.”