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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.
Explainer – How America Casts And Counts Its Votes
How Americans vote – and the equipment they use – varies widely, and some methods are more vulnerable to efforts to shake that trust.
How The Midterms Could Weaken U.S. Election Security
“Big Lie” supporters are running for positions that would enable them to allow unauthorized outsiders to “check” voting machines.
Can Computer Simulations Help Fix Democracy?
A technological revolution has made it harder for politicians to get away with gerrymandering. But there could be a glitch.
Michigan Officials Detail a Brazen Voting Machine Scheme
The Michigan attorney general’s office discovered attempts to induce county clerks in three counties to turn up election equipment.
Denver Renews Voting Software Feds Say Proved Vulnerable
A federal agency warned about a security breach on the Dominion systems last month. But Denver City Council has decided to use them.
New Tech Helps Citizens Audit The Vote
Rebuilding trust in our democracy would require high-quality verification in the form of audits that will stand up in the court of public opinion.
A Primer On Ballot Marking Device Security
Ballot marking devices (BMDs) guard against errors like stray pen marks and overvoting that can result in a ballot not being tallied.
Activists Say Cyber Agency Weakens Voting Tech Advisory
Friday, the top cybersecurity agency issued a final version of an advisory on voting machine weaknesses in Georgia, other states.
Do Ballot Barcodes Threaten Election Security?
BMDs have been challenged for creating security risk to elections. The trade-off between benefits and risks must be carefully weighed.