Colombia’s e-voting pilot test will take place on January 31, 2014 with the aim of modernizing scrutiny in the near future. They have selected two methods of e-voting for their citizens: automated ballot card reading and touchscreen machines with printed
Why automate an election? Why not?
From national defense to transportation methods, and even drug prescriptions, automation has changed our lives. Automation is part of our present and our future. So, at this point in time, instead of asking ourselves why automate an election? A
Honduran schools begin electronic voting trials
As a prelude to the possible introduction of electronic voting in Honduran elections, the Education Ministry has given students the opportunity to use the technology to choose their student governments authorities. According to Education Minister Marlon Escoto, “This idea
Internet voting in Estonia
The Republic of Estonia is located in northern Europe and has 1.2 million inhabitants. It’s been a member of the European Union since 2004. In 2005, the country’s electoral authorities decided to implement Internet voting at a national level for
The Green Party of Israel supports electronic voting
Head of the Israeli Green Party, Amir Meltzer, has called on the government to stop using paper ballots and envelopes – and switch to an electronic voting system for the next election. He noted that not only does electronic
New chief of ONPE will promote electronic voting in Peru
Mariano Cucho Espinoza, Chief of the National Office of Electoral Processes of Peru (ONPE by its acronym in Spanish), stated that he will promote the use of electronic voting for the next elections. According to Espinoza, electronic voting offers security