Vote-counting machines are being challenged in a court case that could have implications nationwide
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.
Hacks of Tiny Firms in the Election Tech Industry Are a Real Danger
Many of the companies that supply voting machines or voting software are small and vulnerable
Study Links Heavy TV Viewing to Authoritarian Politics
Heavy viewing and authoritarianism taken together has a significant relationship with Trump preference
How Big Data Manipulates Voters
Even industry insiders concede that the implications of data-driven psychographics are creepy
Facebook Makes It Easier For To Interact With Your Lawmakers
Facebook announced it is rolling out several tools to the social media site to help elected officials
Efforts to Reduce America’s Digital Divide During Trump Era
Some Americans have fast internet, but many still lag behind – especially in rural areas
Is it Legal For Your Representatives to Block You on Twitter?
President Donald Trump faces criticism for blocking users on his Twitter account
Video and Podcast Discussions About the Russian Voting Cyberattack
Russia’s hacking of the American voting system is being revealed as more invasive than previously believed
Senator: Russian Election Hack ‘Much Broader’ Than Intercept Story
Russia’s attack on the American elections system is “much broader than has been reported so far”
Congressman: Russian Operatives Hacked Illinois Elections Board
Operatives hacked into the Illinois State Board of Elections last year to view voter database files