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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.
Will Instagram Stories Sway 2020 Voters?
Twitter may have been the dominant platform mastered by then-candidate Donald Trump in 2016 but it likely will not be the way most voters learn about .
New Jersey Electronic Poll Books Bill Signed into Law
New Jersey electronic poll books signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy today to permit County Commissioner of Registration and Board of Elections .
Galois: The Company Behind Microsoft’s New Voting System
Microsoft will offer free open-source software that several top U.S. elections vendors say they will explore incorporating into their voting equipment.
Research Examines New Technology For Informing Voters
Voter-advice applications give voters opportunity to get unbiased advice about which candidates or parties to support, usually in complex contexts.
Finding Real Potential in New Microsoft Election Security Software
Two of the three top U.S elections vendors have expressed interest in potentially incorporating open-source software into their proprietary voting systems.
At Least $42 Million Spent On Blockchain Legislation Lobbying In 3 Months
Around 40 entities lobbied for bitcoin and blockchain-related causes in the United States in Q1 2019, political news site Roll Call reported on April 30.
Federal Scrutiny Of Security Risks in Ballot-Marking Devices Begins
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is gauging potential vulnerabilities of the type of voting machines that will soon be used in Georgia.
Rave Reviews For Locally-Developed Los Angeles Voting Machines
The biggest voting district in the United States came up with an audacious answer to the growing national problem of aging voting machines.
Personal Information on NYC Voters Is Now Available for All to See
The city’s Board of Elections posted its voting rolls to its website, allowing anyone to access people’s home addresses and party affiliation.