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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.

Election security: Colorado pioneers banning of vote counting barcodes

September 19, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Election security: Colorado pioneers banning of vote counting barcodes

Citing security concerns, Colorado has become the first state to stop counting votes with printed barcodes. The state’s secretary of state told CNN.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election Security, Voting Machines

Why Maine’s Governor will delay action on Ranked Choice Voting

September 7, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Maine Governor Will Delay Action on Ranked Choice Voting, with Expectation that it will be

Gov. Janet Mills said Friday she would delay action on a bill passed by Maine lawmakers last month to expand ranked-choice voting to presidential elections.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Election Methods, Voting Machines

Fear of a race without a finish line as States upgrade election equipment

September 4, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Fear of a race without a finish line as States upgrade election equipment

With five months before primary season begins,State election officials around the country are busy upgrading voting equipment notably through new purchases.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Europe, Russia, Voting Machines

Mystery of missing votes deepens as Congress investigates Georgia

August 29, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Mystery of missing votes deepens as Congress investigates Georgia

To find a clue about what might have gone wrong with Georgia’s election last fall, look no further than voting machine No. 3 at Winterville Train Depot.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Voting Machines

Video: machine automatically changing vote from Waller to Reeves in Mississippi

August 28, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Mississippi: “Election problems: Video shows machine automatically changing vote from Waller to Reeves”

There have been at least three reports confirmed by officials of voting machines in two counties changing voters’ selections in GOP governor primary runoff.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Election Security, Voting Machines

Voting Machine Errors Messing with Mississippi Runoff

August 28, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Voting Machine Errors Messing with Mississippi Runoff

Voters who cast ballots for one party in the Aug. 6 primary may have improperly voted for a different party in Tuesday’s runoff due to machine malfunctions.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Democrats, Election Security, Republicans, Voting Machines

“The Cybersecurity 202: L.A. County voting system pits cybersecurity vs. disability advocates”

August 23, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

“The Cybersecurity 202: L.A. County voting system pits cybersecurity vs. disability advocates”

A new voting system in L.A County will super-charge a debate about balance between the cybersecurity of election systems and people with disabilities.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Disability and Democracy, Election Security, Voting Machines

Election Security Lessons from DEFCON 27

August 21, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Election Security Lessons from DEFCON 27

Given the extent of foreign interference in the 2016 election, every American should be concerned about election security in 2020.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election Security, Voting Machines

Spokesperson: Judge Amy Totenberg conclusions “silly and unfounded”

August 18, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Spokesperson: Judge Amy Totenberg conclusions "silly and unfounded"

Georgia Secretary of State Spokesperson called Judge Amy Totenberg’s conclusions on unconstitutionality of Georgia’s Voting Systems “silly and unfounded”.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Voting Machines

Voting Machine Security: Where We Stand Six Months Before the New Hampshire Primary

August 15, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Voting Machine Security: Where We Stand Six Months Before the New Hampshire Primary

Voting machine security has been topical since Russia’s 2016 meddling. An interesting article asks where we stand six months before New Hampshire Primary.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Election Security, Europe, Russia, Voting Machines

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World’s Biggest Democracy Is Jettisoning Freedom And Tolerance More Effort Is Needed To Open Election Data Globally (2/8/2023) - In more than 20 countries, voter turnout data is unavailable from official sources or the Election Management Body online.  
Europe Needs Stronger Rules For Political Ads Study: Media Can Reduce Polarization By Telling Personal Stories (1/26/2023) - Sharing personal experiences and pairing them with facts reduces political dehumanization and increases political tolerance.