Seasoned disruptors of status quo, tech pioneers have proven persuasive in selling the idea, though National Academies of Science, warns against it.
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.
Senate Dems Introduce Election Security Bill Requiring Paper Ballots
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and a group of 12 other senators introduced a bill Wednesday to mandate the use of paper ballots in U.S. elections.
Is West Virginia’s Planned 2020 Blockchain Vote A Risky Idea?
Military voters stationed overseas will be able to cast their votes for the 2020 presidential election via a mobile app that uses a private blockchain.
New App Seeks to Establish a Prediction Market for 2020 Election
Prediction market and derivatives platform Veil announced Wednesday that it deployed a new version of Augur, the decentralized prediction market protocol.
Baltimore City Ransomware Attack Affects Board Of Elections
Baltimore City’s new mayor had been on the job for four days when he had to announce that city’s computer system had fallen victim to a ransomware attack.
We Must Improve Voter Registration Database Security And Monitoring
This is stunning news, and a wake-up call for improving the integrity and security of election administration and technology in the United States.
How to Ensure Everyone Can Vote In Their Pajamas
We do everything online from sharing baby pictures (eating first carrots!) to finding our dream vacation, to banking. We want voting to be just as easy.
Will Soccer Fans Warm To Blockchain Voting?
What is blockchain technology for? OK, at this point, I realize that many of you will already have come up with a number of compelling use cases.
Can Sports Show The Way To Smarter Voting?
Electoral reform is coming to America. This year in MLB, a simple first-past-the-post voting system will no longer determine all-star starters.
Florida Governor Says Russian Hackers Breached 2 Counties In 2016
Russian hackers breached the systems of two county elections systems in Florida in 2016, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday at a news conference.