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An election system in real-life examples

In comparison to traditional paper-based procedures, an election system offers multiple advantages in various stages of the election process, from voter registration to ballot counting, while adhering to all standards and principles.

In comparison to traditional paper-based procedures, an election system offers multiple advantages in various stages of the election process, from voter registration to ballot counting, while adhering to all standards and principles.

Voter Registration: An accurate voter list is essential to grant all eligible individuals the right to vote and to eliminate fraud. Here, an election system would streamline the process by allowing all residents, regardless of their location, to register for upcoming elections through an online form. Most EU countries extract data from the population register to create voter lists, which can sometimes facilitate certain types of fraud (deceased voters, multiple entries for the same individual, outdated lists, etc.). An election system would make data collection for the population register more efficient and facilitate its maintenance.

Ballot Counting: Internet voting enables faster ballot counting. In India, counting results using machines takes between two and three hours per electoral unit, including the time required for verification. Traditional manual counting can sometimes take days. Additionally, the scope for human errors is reduced, and costs are saved by employing fewer poll workers. With an election system, results can be transmitted electronically (e.g., over the internet or via mobile devices), eliminating the need for physical paper transport.

Standards for Digital Technology in Elections: Like all other elections, those conducted using an election system must adhere to certain general principles.

Firstly:

Universal and equal suffrage:

Each voter submits their personal data through a registration form, which is then verified by a designated team for accuracy.

Secrecy of the ballot:

The FairVotes e-voting system ensures secrecy by deactivating the ballot link once it's opened and the vote is recorded.

Reliable voter identification:

The FairVotes election system provides the option of two-factor authentication to enhance security and transparency.

Voter-friendly interface:

The FairVotes election system is user-friendly, allowing individuals with no technical knowledge to use it.

Voters should have the opportunity to confirm their vote before casting it:

The charm of digital technology is that there is always a button somewhere asking if you are sure you want to send this.

After casting a vote, voters should be able to verify that they voted correctly:

After their vote is recorded, voters receive a confirmation email.

Voting should be anonymous:

The FairVotes election system does not provide organizers with insights into which voter chose which option, offering only aggregated totals and voting statistics.

Although the system already exists in Croatia at https://fair-votes.com/, the challenge lies in breaking from tradition and overcoming unjustified fears of technology.

On the FairVotes website, you can find information on why the system is secure, its advantages, and how it can assist you.

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