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.

Microsoft Offers Free Office Software for Charities

September 10, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Billionaire Bill Gates’ internet giant Microsoft is going to offer free Office software for charities around the world to boost non-profits with its expensive but vitally important program

Julian Assange Campaigning for Australia House Election

September 4, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Australia’s most unusual candidate Julian Assange campaigning for office while in London embassy

Online Piracy Activist to Start New Zealand Political Party

September 2, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Celebrity to start New Zealand political party as online piracy activist and Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom declares his intention to enter national politics

Using Big Data for Political Transparency and Efficiency

August 30, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Political activists using big data for political transparency have advanced their technology to boost efficiency

NJ Election Regulator Talks Campaign Finance Tech

August 20, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Campaign finance reform meets big data and technology at NJ hackfest meetup and lectures

NSA Scandal Reveals Dark Side of Internet Use

August 14, 2013 by Craig Boehman Leave a Comment

Dark Side of Internet: Much of our everyday communications and intimate thoughts are secured in a glutted vat of zeroes and ones. My enemy is your enemy.

Virginia Launches Online Voter Registration

August 12, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Allowing system launches online voter registration and makes the process easier for citizens and saves money

New Jersey Government Hackfest Draws Activists

August 9, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

New Jersey government hackfest, activists and policymakers gather for forum on money in elections

Twitter Changes Boost Autocrats’ Digital Disinformation

Twitter Changes Boost Autocrats’ Digital Disinformation (4/27/2023) - Recent changes at Twitter have enabled authoritarian governments in Russia, China, and Iran to amplify propaganda and disinformation.

Rewards Get People To See Truth In Politically Unfavorable Info

Rewards Get People To See Truth In Politically Unfavorable Info (3/30/2023) - People don't carefully evaluate links for accuracy and that partisanship may be secondary to the rush of getting a lot…

Europe Needs Stronger Rules For Political Ads

Study: Media Can Reduce Polarization By Telling Personal Stories (1/26/2023) - Sharing personal experiences and pairing them with facts reduces political dehumanization and increases political tolerance.

Will Generative Artificial Intelligence Kill Democracy?

Will Generative Artificial Intelligence Kill Democracy? (1/20/2023) - Experts draw attention to the role played by social media in the violence committed by Bolsonaro supporters on Sunday in…

China Suspends Social Media Accounts Of Covid Policy Critics (1/12/2023) - China has closed the social media accounts of over 1000 critics of its COVID-19 policies as it brings back tough… Continue Reading

Saudi Blogger Raif Badawi Freed After 10 Years In Prison (3/13/2022) - The family of Raif Badawi, one of Saudi Arabia's most prominent political prisoners, has said the blogger is free after… Continue Reading

TikTok Is Just The Platform Russian Dissidents Need (3/10/2022) - Tiktok despite being swamped in misinformation at times, the app also serves as a platform for countering Kremlin propaganda. Continue Reading

Oman Arrests Prominent Internet Activist Al-Kathiri (3/7/2022) - Reliable local sources confirmed that on March 2, 2022, Oman's security authorities detained internet activist Ahmed Muslim Al-Kathiri. Continue Reading

Rewards Get People To See Truth In Politically Unfavorable Info

Rewards Get People To See Truth In Politically Unfavorable Info (3/30/2023) - People don't carefully evaluate links for accuracy and that partisanship may be secondary to the rush of getting a lot…

Study: 2020 Election Increased Alcohol Use And Decreased Sleep

Study: 2020 Election Increased Alcohol Use And Decreased Sleep (3/14/2023) - Many experienced reduced sleep quality, higher stress, negative emotions, and more alcohol during the 2020 election period.

A Police Stop Is Enough To Make Someone Less Likely To Vote

A Police Stop Is Enough To Make Someone Less Likely To Vote (2/8/2023) - New research shows how the communities that are most heavily policed are pushed away from... having a say in changing…

World’s Biggest Democracy Is Jettisoning Freedom And Tolerance

More Effort Is Needed To Open Election Data Globally (2/8/2023) - In more than 20 countries, voter turnout data is unavailable from official sources or the Election Management Body online.

Europe Needs Stronger Rules For Political Ads

Study: Media Can Reduce Polarization By Telling Personal Stories (1/26/2023) - Sharing personal experiences and pairing them with facts reduces political dehumanization and increases political tolerance.