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.

Protests Target New Ugandan Social Media Tax

By DC - July 19, 2018 Leave a Comment

Daily tax of 53 cents charged to access online services such as Facebook, Google, Whatsapp and Skype

Bill Passed to Block Popular Egyptian Social Media Accounts

By DC - July 19, 2018 Leave a Comment

The legislation labels personal social media accounts and empowers authorities to block them as “fake news.”

Russian Trolls Are in Action Ahead of US Midterm Elections

By DC - July 16, 2018 Leave a Comment

Sponsors of the Russian “troll factory” that meddled in the 2016 vote have launched a new website

World’s Dictatorships Go All Out to Control Social Media Use

By DC - July 14, 2018 Leave a Comment

Authorities are waging a battle to control what their people see and hear, with the goal of limiting dissent

REVEALED: Maryland Elections Vendor Owned by Russian Firm

By DC - July 14, 2018 Leave a Comment

A vendor that provides key services for Maryland elections has been acquired by company linked Russian oligarch

Trump Blames Obama for US Response to Russian Hacking

By DC - July 14, 2018 Leave a Comment

Trump tried to blame the Obama administration for not responding aggressively enough to Russian hacking of Democratic targets in 2016

The Era of Blockchain Elections is Coming

By Jenny Oak Tree - July 8, 2018 3 Comments

While America is far away from adapting blockchain for government, the first adaptation may come in the form of securing an election. The process of voting by phone may be the first step.