Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the country’s major political parties have been hit by a hack on their computer networks.
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.
West Virginia Wants to Use Mobile App For Overseas Voters Again
West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner says he’s hoping to offer mobile voting for military and overseas voters again in the 2020 elections.
The World is Witnessing First Experiments With Blockchain Democracy
As blockchain technology moves into new spaces, politics is the space where it is heavily speculated to make a difference, but is blockchain the answer?
Webinars Explore Online Opportunities for Democracy Revitalization
In a country as large as the United States, the internet’s ability to connect people from all corners is absolutely critical to the democracy movement.
Cash Reward: Hackers Wanted For Swiss E-Voting System
Registration is open for those who want to help reveal cracks in Switzerland’s future e-voting system and maybe earn cash bounty. Critics say test is farce.
Trump Cyber Official Warns Voting Machines Need Paper Trails
A top Trump administration cybersecurity official warned that voting machines must produce paper receipts to protect against hacking in the 2020 election.
Kansas Didn’t Use National Voter Database It Runs Last Year
A much-criticized national database that checks if voters are registered in multiple states wasn’t used last year in Kansas, the state that administers it
Data Analysis Links Race and Odd Vote Count in Georgia’s 2018 Midterms
“Lowering voting age will give voice to young people and provide tool to hold politicians accountable to issues they care about,” Low said in a statement.
Where Cybersecurity Legislation ‘Goes To Die’ in Congress
Wisconsin Rep. Sen. Ron Johnson leads committee with broad oversight over nation’s cybersecurity issues, including protecting consumers and U.S. elections.
Behind the Iowa Democrats 2020 Virtual Caucuses Proposal
The Iowa Democratic Party proposed biggest changes to the state’s famed caucuses in nearly 50 years by recommending Iowans be able to participate virtually.