Hacking was the principal concern of election officials in previous years. Now its misinformation and logistics that worries them.
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.
Hackers Get Green Light to Test U.S. Voting Systems
Hackers have traditionally been tracked. This time they have been solicited to test voting systems ahead of 2020 elections.
Ransomware continues to be election-security fear for local officials
Upended by the disastrous pandemic, the 2020 election is facing yet another attack on the vote from ransomware.
Technology Works Behind the Scenes to Keep US Mail-in Voting Secure
The fact this year’s general election will involve mail-in-voting like never before has raised concerns about the safety of the vote.
The Cybersecurity 202: These are the top things officials say they need to run November’s elections
State and local election officials want more money, better and earlier planning from political leaders as they prepare for November elections
Election Meddling Drives DHS to Seek Help Tracking Social Media
The Homeland Security Department has appealed for expertise to help track and analyse social media disinformation by Russia, China, Iran, North Korea.
Google removes ads with misleading voter registration info
In the run-up to the November 2020 polls Google has been the target of ads that spread disinformation. It is now taking action, pulling down such ads.
Twitter, Facebook see new tactics in foreign disinformation efforts
There is yet no concrete evidence for coordinated efforts by foreign malicious groups to interfere in the 2020 elections but their tactics are evolving – Twitter, Facebook.
Voter Registration Soars as Protestors look for Long-Term Solutions
There are many ways to protest, and one way is at the ballot box. As racial justice protests have taken hold across the country, voter registration is soaring, report.
New election security funds won’t come easy for hard-hit states
Cash-strapped states… will nonetheless have to pony up to access new election security grants in the massive new coronavirus stimulus [package].