5000 take advantage of new Pennsylvania online voter registration system in first week since launch
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.
Changing Impact of Sri Lanka Social Media on Elections
Budding democracy gets boost from widespread use of Sri Lanka social media among youth voters
Studying Twitter Extremism is No Simple Matter
New study examines how political polarization is fed by Twitter extremism 140 characters at a time
See First Presidential Campaign Ad in History From 1912
In 1912 America, the Democratic Party released the first Presidential campaign ad in human history
Launch of Pennsylvania Online Voter Registration Announced
23 states now allow the process after Pennsylvania online voter registration website set to begin
Politicians’ Deleted Tweets to be Protected by Twitter
Efforts to track previously deleted tweets made by careless politicians will be blocked by Twitter
Traditional Political Polling Losing its Lustre
Increasing changes within media have upended traditional political polling in favor of new methods
On Google’s Power to Decide Presidential Race
Election results could hinge on web search brings concern over Google’s power to sway public view
Does a Single Gene Control Voting Behavior?
Many would prefer not to believe that gene control over their personal preference is a real thing
Taking a Second Look at the Facebook Debate
Direct collaboration with Fox News Channel made the latest debate the first real Facebook debate