Since India is heavy on smartphones, it could be no problem to get it to villages and ensure women, all elderly people and all castes cast their vote safely.
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.
Wisconsin City To Test Innovative Electronic Voter Registration Tool
Wisconsin’s city of Waukesha is testing out e-poll books called Badger Books which will replace paper poll books that people used to sign.
New Design by Leading Voting Machine Supplier Debuts
New hybrid configuration featuring the ballot marking device, made a national debut in a live election this month in Fairfield County, South Carolina.
New San Francisco Voting System Allows 10 Ranked Choices
San Francisco’s Department of Elections is planning to embark on marketing blitz starting this summer to get word out about changes to city’s voting system.
Governments Try Fighting African Corruption With Blockchain
Cryptos should have come to Africa first, as that’s where they are needed the most. You might have heard people say this, and rightly so.
Maryland Voter Database No Longer Tied To Russian Oligarch
Election officials confirmed that Maryland state’s voter database is now hosted by a new, American-owned company after been tied to a Russian oligarch.
Elections Commission Downplaying Unseen Risks to 2020 Vote
Cyber security and election experts say a key federal body that oversees elections is downplaying hidden dangers in voting systems.
DARPA Has A Plan To Making Voting Machines Far More Secure
The Pentagon research agency that played a key role in inventing GPS and the Internet has a plan to make voting machines far more secure against hackers.
Election Security Threats Loom as Presidential Campaigns Begin
Fragile electronic voting systems and social media weaponization continue to menace U.S. election systems as presidential candidates ramp up 2020 campaigns.
Blockchain-Based Elections as a Solution to Swiss e-Voting Hack
Switzerland’s proposed new e-voting system which isn’t on blockchain & has serious flaw enough to allow hackers to steal an election without being detected.