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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.
Voting Machine Upgrades in Need Around the United States
As a nation that prides itself on being up to date on the latest technology and software, the United States is failing terribly behind in one major category, working voting machines on election days.
Facebook Inks Deal to Join Kenyan Voter Verification Drive
Facebook users in Kenya will begin receiving reminders to confirm their voter identification details
Unused Voting Machine Delays PA Election Results
An unused voting machine put the results of some Palmer Township primary elections temporarily in doubt
On the Challenges to Press Freedom in the Digital Age
Journalists from around the world gathered last week at the Jerusalem Press Club for a conference
How Boost Mobile is Helping Solve Voting Inequalities
In an effort to help fight against voter suppression and the strict voter ID laws, cell phone company Boost Mobile has been trying to figure out ways to help combat racial and class inequality in voting.
Key Panel Meets to Review India’s Voting Machines
Allegations of irregularities and hacking of electronic voting machines were top of the agenda at the meeting
The Key Role of ICTs in Strengthening African Election Observation
For election observers to effectively discharge their mandate, scholars and analysts are arguing for embracing of appropriate information communication technologies.
Is There a Need For a Pakistani Electronic Voting Machine System?
Pakistan should be patient, realistic and cautious with the use of technology in elections
VIDEO: Trump Is Target Of First Ever Protest In Space
The Autonomous Space Agency Network launched a weather balloon 90,000 feet up with a rude tweet attached