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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.
The Dutch Banned Election Tech, Then Brought It Back
The Dutch Electoral Council has brought back electronic voting tools to count votes for the March 2021 parliamentary elections.
New Tool Tracks All Corporate Statements On Voting Rights
Democracy Docket has released a new tool tracking corporate statements in support of voting rights over the last few weeks.
Proposed Internet Voting Bill In Colorado Is Unsafe
Colorado recently introduced SB21-188. This new piece of legislation makes it possible for voters with disabilities to return ballots online.
Groundbreaking Study on Election Tech Industry and Voting Machines
A new study looks at voting machine purchases in 791 jurisdictions throughout the country. It establishes the supremacy of three vendors.
US Cyber Command Conducted Over 24 Election ‘Operations’ in 2020
Last November, the US Cyber Command carried out more than a half-dozen operations to prevent intervention in the presidential election.
Indiana Bill Would Forbid Internet-Connected Voting Machines
HB 1365 under consideration in Indiana’s Senate would make it illegal for voting machines in the state to be connected to the Internet.
Facebook Didn’t Stop 10 Billion Views of Election Disinformation
If Facebook had taken steps earlier last year, it might have avoided 10 billion views of deceptive election-related material in the U.S.
Designing Decentralized Peer-To-Peer Tech to Boost Democracy
Critical challenges centralized tech systems pose to democracy have been illustrated in recent political developments in the U.S.
Trump Supporters And Falun Gong Are Using the Same App
Former President Trump’s supporters have turned to other social media like SafeChat, known for tolerating high-octane MAGA content.