Foreign meddling had no effect on the integrity and security of the voting systems of U.S. 2018 congressional election according to a new U.S. assessment.
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.
Electronic Poll Books Next Step in New York Election Overhaul
The state Senate seems poised to advance another round of voting reforms, including approving the use of electronic poll books to administer elections.
How Social Media and the Internet Transformed Nigerian Elections
Tech has become instrumental in pushing political propaganda and also in exposing the atrocities and schemes of elected officials and political aspirants.
South Korean Political Party to Use Blockchain for Member Processes
South Korea’s conservative political party, the Liberty Korea Party (LKP), has declared their aim to use blockchain technology in four major areas.
How Blockchain is Used Today in US State and Local Governments
Experiment by experiment there have been attempts at testing how blockchain’s unique characteristics can be taken advantage of for the people’s benefit.
Politically-Inspired Internet Shutdowns Mushroom Across Africa
Use of the tactic has accelerated and hit nations that rely on the internet for spreading information and for internet-based commerce, like Zimbabwe.
Some Journalists Wonder If Their Profession Is Tweet-Crazy
If Twitter is the town square for journalists, some are ready to step away. Reporters have been are told to take a week off from tweeting at work.
EU Urges Internet Giants to Work Harder Fighting Fake News
EU authorities warned leading tech companies including Facebook and others to combat fake news ahead of upcoming bloc-wide parliamentary elections.
Indiana Secretary of State and Election Security Advocates Square Off
Indiana’s secretary of state Connie Lawson is battling a public records request for correspondence with the National Association of Secretaries of State.
Facebook Slammed for Blocking Watchdog Ad Transparency Tools
A number of organizations, including ProPublica, have developed tools to let the public see exactly how Facebook users are being targeted by advertisers.