Growing suspicion about voting systems has kindled a back-to-the future moment among conservatives in some parts of the U.S.
Voting Machines articles on Democracy Chronicles
Voting machines news here includes the combination of equipment used to define ballots; to cast and count votes; to report or display election results; and produce any audit trail information. Also see our section on American democracy, our Election Technology section or our archive of articles on the Internet and Voting.
Analysis: Voting Machines At Risk In 2022
A joint analysis from Brennan Center, Verified Voting finds replacing aging voting equipment will cost hundreds of millions of dollars.
NJ Bill Would Require Voting Machines Leave Paper Trail
A new bill would alter the rule by requiring counties to purchase machines that create a paper trail when older machines age out.
Indiana Urged To Move To Paper Election Ballots
A proposal to improve Indiana’s election security by adding small printers to thousands of electronic touch-screen voting is being criticized.
Paper Shortage For Ballots Could Pose Difficulties for Elections
With this year’s election season right around the corner, a shortage of paper for ballots and other voting materials could create problems.
Are Voting Machines Too Vulnerable To Hacking?
There has been and remains a long and convoluted debate about how much protection is required to defend elections from hackers.
Trump Directly Involved In Plans To Seize Voting Machines
The new accounts show that Trump was directly involved than previously known in proposals to use national security agencies to seize voting machines.
Should Louisiana Elections Switch To Paper Ballots?
Ahead of updating state voting systems, Louisiana’s Voting System Commission met this week to hear about new certification standards.
Better Democracy Through Technology
Can machines help us become better citizens and communicators? Deb Roy, a leading authority on the subject, believes this is possible.
Dominion Voting Wins Decision In Lawsuit Against Fox News
In a recent development, Dominion Voting has won a decision in the defamation lawsuit it brought against conservative media, Fox News.