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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.
Open-Source Blockchain Voting System Seeks Fundraising
A secure blockchain voting system may overcome some previous failures in internet based elections
A Look at America’s Various Voting Barriers
Numerous voting barriers range from long lines to photo IDs and good old misinformation
How Voting Millennials Follow the Presidential Campaign
The media watching trends of voting millennials highlight big changes to come in elections
YouTube Increasingly Important Election News Source
Young voters especially are turning to YouTube videos for information on Presidential election
Tinder Swipe the Vote App Seeks to Boost Youth Vote
Dating app Tinder is teaming with Rock the Vote to boost participation with Swipe the Vote feature
PA Online Voter Registration Surpasses Expectations
More signed up through the PA online voter registration system than through paper for first time
Angry Emoji Becomes Hong Kong Activist’s Icon
The new Facebook’s angry emoji is being used as a weapon for democracy in Hong Kong
Aging Voting Machines Are a Danger to Elections
The trouble with our aging voting machines is only getting worse as governments fail to act
Using Political Personalities to Predict Future Behavior
Analysis looks at political personalities of Trump, Clinton and Sanders as predictive tool