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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.
FBI To Meet With Florida Governor To Discuss Recent Election Hacks
FBI has agreed to meet next month with Florida officials to brief them on the topic recent election hacks by Russians who may have phished their way in.
A New Tool Lets You Track Candidate Spending On Facebook
After foreign actors used Facebook to reach people during 2016 election and sow discord, the platform came under pressure to make some significant changes.
EU Wary of Fake Online Accounts as Europe Elections Approach
EU is praising Facebook, Google and Twitter for tackling disinformation while urging the social media giants to do more in clamping down on fake accounts.
How Democracy Earth Is Changing Perceptions of Blockchain Voting
The revolutionary development of blockchain technology is a game-changer for many industries, but it also changes the practical possibilities of democracy.
Denver Blockchain Vote Will Pilot Independent Digital Election Audits
The debate over online voting—whether an electronic ballot can be sufficiently trusted—is heading into a higher orbit in Denver.
Mueller Adds To Suspicion Of North Carolina Voting Software Hack
The North Carolina State Board of Elections is asking a voting software company if it was hacked by Russian cyber attackers in 2016.
America’s New Voting Machines Bring New Fears Of Election Tampering
By design, tens of millions of votes are cast across America on machines that cannot be audited, where the votes cannot be verified.
Ballot-Marking Devices Cannot Assure The Will Of The Voters
To reduce the risk that computers alter elections, the use of BMDs should be limited to voters who require assistive technology to vote independently.
West Virginia Will Use Blockchain Voting In The 2020 Election
West Virginia made history last year as the first US state to use mobile blockchain voting for a midterm election thought were criticized by the state.