There was a vast disinformation campaign in the last election aiming to influence the result mostly in favour of the incumbent President.
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.
A Path Forward For Social Media And Democracy
Key experts revisit conversations around social media and democracy simmering for some time and broke out with the Jan 6 insurrection.
The Impact of Digital Marketing and Advertising on the Election
Taking a look at how digital marketing worked during the election, and how this affected not only the election, but us – as consumers and voters.
2022 Election Preparations Disrupted by Redistricting Data Delay
Detailed population data that state legislatures and redistricting commissions need to redraw congressional lines won’t arrive.
A Look at the Newly Updated Voting Security Standards
Election Assistance Commission voted to adopt first comprehensive update to its voting system security guidelines in 15 years.
Debate Over How to Ban Wireless Gear in Voting Machines
Manufacturers may have to demonstrate that any wireless gear in their voting machines have been rendered unusable.
Google expands election security aid for federal, state campaigns
All 50 States are going to benefit from free training as tech giant Google expands its efforts around election security.
Is Secure Online Voting Too Good To Be True?
The risk with using the internet for just anything is insecurity. This fact has led many to argue that secure online voting may be too good to be true.
Is Russia distorting GPS signals to protect Vladimir Putin?
For years Russia jammed satellite systems in the Black Sea. Recent events suggests this may have been to conceal the so-called “Putin’s Palace”.
No evidence SolarWinds hack touched election systems
The acting boss of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency advised recent hack of SolarWinds products did not affect election admin systems.