The Clinton campaign using its massive information advantage with a new strategy of texting voters
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.
Millions Spent on Trump Voter Data Collection
Belatedly, campaign of Donald Trump voter data gathering seeks information for supporter outreach
Vote Cybersecurity Summit Sees Russia Hacking Both Parties
Experts gather to consider vote cybersecurity following concerns that foreign actors are active
Does Increased Internet Usage Decrease Voter Turnout
The study done by Dr. Heblich of the University of Bristol’s Economics department, has shown that an increase in information on the internet and the increase in consumption has created a “crowding out effect” for voters.
What’s at Stake in the Latest FEC Censorship Battle
Recent tied vote leaves old system of FEC censorship in place to include regulations on books and movies
Is Google Autocomplete Distorting the Election?
Donald Trump has made accusation that Google Autocomplete is skewing its results to help Democrats
Voting Booth Selfie Ban Unconstitutional Says Federal Court
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals blocks voting booth selfie ban that New Hampshire introduced to stop coercion or intimidation
Why British Televised Political Debates Were Resisted for So Long
The first high level British televised political debates were only started in 2010 as incumbent politicians resisted
How We Should Respond to Russian Election Hacks
If the story of Russian election hacks in US is credible, this is a new form of threat to our election system
Koch Brothers on Quest to Replace Political Parties
Years of big spending on lobbying in local elections part of the Koch’s plan to replace political parties