Comelec execs to campaign abroad for absentee voting
MANILA, Philippines—Members of the Commission on Elections will embark on a “tour” of countries with many Filipinos to convince them to register as overseas absentee voters for the 2013 mid-term polls. --->>>
Thursday, September 29, 2011
B.C. is on-board for online voting, but municipal delegates are dubious
B.C. is on-board for online voting, but municipal delegates are dubious
The provincial government wants to bring in online voting for municipal elections as early as 2014, but has to change legislation first, Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Ida Chong said Wednesday.
Speaking to reporters at the Union of B.C. Municipalities Convention in Vancouver, Chong said both she and Premier Christy Clark support the concept of voting over the Internet. --->>>
The provincial government wants to bring in online voting for municipal elections as early as 2014, but has to change legislation first, Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Ida Chong said Wednesday.
Speaking to reporters at the Union of B.C. Municipalities Convention in Vancouver, Chong said both she and Premier Christy Clark support the concept of voting over the Internet. --->>>
Online elections sought by B.C. municipalities
Online elections sought by B.C. municipalities
B.C. could have online voting in municipal elections as soon as 2014. B.C. could have online voting in municipal elections as soon as 2014. (CBC)
B.C. municipal leaders have endorsed the idea of online voting for the 2014 municipal elections — but debate on the issue has revealed deep divisions within the Union of B.C. Municipalities at its convention in Vancouver.
A majority voted Wednesday to ask the province to do the work required to have online voting ready for the elections in three years. --->>>
B.C. could have online voting in municipal elections as soon as 2014. B.C. could have online voting in municipal elections as soon as 2014. (CBC)
B.C. municipal leaders have endorsed the idea of online voting for the 2014 municipal elections — but debate on the issue has revealed deep divisions within the Union of B.C. Municipalities at its convention in Vancouver.
A majority voted Wednesday to ask the province to do the work required to have online voting ready for the elections in three years. --->>>
Google to cooperate with Egyptian government in upcoming elections
Google to cooperate with Egyptian government in upcoming elections
Government may use Google technology for the upcoming elections' logistics. e-voting is not however foreseen.
'Election API' service will allow voters to access voting and candidate information from their PCs and mobile phones. --->>>
Government may use Google technology for the upcoming elections' logistics. e-voting is not however foreseen.
'Election API' service will allow voters to access voting and candidate information from their PCs and mobile phones. --->>>
Returning officer advises against electronic vote counting for Calgary
Returning officer advises against electronic vote counting for Calgary
Calgary returning officer Barbara Clifford says it’s hard to justify the cost of buying electronic voting machines for city elections.
If Calgary’s returning officer gets her way, the next election night will still be all about the hands — the poll staff manually counting ballots, and the candidates chewing their nails as they await the slow trickle of results.
Barb Clifford will recommend Monday that council avoid joining other large Canadian cities that electronically count votes, because she worries it’s a prohibitive expense. --->>>
Calgary returning officer Barbara Clifford says it’s hard to justify the cost of buying electronic voting machines for city elections.
If Calgary’s returning officer gets her way, the next election night will still be all about the hands — the poll staff manually counting ballots, and the candidates chewing their nails as they await the slow trickle of results.
Barb Clifford will recommend Monday that council avoid joining other large Canadian cities that electronically count votes, because she worries it’s a prohibitive expense. --->>>
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Argonne researchers 'hack' Diebold e-voting system
Argonne researchers 'hack' Diebold e-voting system
Computerworld - Researchers at the Argonne National Laboratory this week showed how an electronic voting machine model that's expected to be widely used to tally votes in the 2012 elections can be easily hacked using inexpensive, widely-available electronic components. --->>>
Computerworld - Researchers at the Argonne National Laboratory this week showed how an electronic voting machine model that's expected to be widely used to tally votes in the 2012 elections can be easily hacked using inexpensive, widely-available electronic components. --->>>
Monday, September 26, 2011
Helping veterans vote - Project to ease absentee process
Helping veterans vote - Project to ease absentee process
To make it easier for military members and other citizens stationed overseas to vote in state and federal elections, South Dakota is leading a joint venture with Nebraska, Iowa and North Dakota to develop an electronic absentee voting system.
South Dakota Secretary of State Jason Gant announced that the state received a grant of almost $1 million from the Federal Voting Assistance Program for the project. --->>>
To make it easier for military members and other citizens stationed overseas to vote in state and federal elections, South Dakota is leading a joint venture with Nebraska, Iowa and North Dakota to develop an electronic absentee voting system.
South Dakota Secretary of State Jason Gant announced that the state received a grant of almost $1 million from the Federal Voting Assistance Program for the project. --->>>
Internet voting for overseas Filipinos?
Internet voting for overseas Filipinos?
Filipino expatriates from the United States, Australia and Jordan have apparently scored a key point in removing a legal impediment blamed for the low turnout in overseas absentee voting.
The Joint Congressional Committees on Foreign Affairs and Suffrage are now considering a substitute bill amending the Overseas Absentee Voting law, in order to do away with the requirement for Filipinos to submit an affidavit to return to the country 3 years after registration. --->>>
Filipino expatriates from the United States, Australia and Jordan have apparently scored a key point in removing a legal impediment blamed for the low turnout in overseas absentee voting.
The Joint Congressional Committees on Foreign Affairs and Suffrage are now considering a substitute bill amending the Overseas Absentee Voting law, in order to do away with the requirement for Filipinos to submit an affidavit to return to the country 3 years after registration. --->>>
Internet voting in advance polls a great success in Markham, report finds
Internet voting in advance polls a great success in Markham, report finds
Internet voting in advance polls in Markham has helped increase overall voter turnout, engage non-voters to vote and greatly improve overall voter satisfaction, according to a research and public opinion report released Monday. --->>>
Also: E-voting gets almost unanimous praise, study finds
Internet voting in advance polls in Markham has helped increase overall voter turnout, engage non-voters to vote and greatly improve overall voter satisfaction, according to a research and public opinion report released Monday. --->>>
Also: E-voting gets almost unanimous praise, study finds
The case against internet voting in Canada
The case against internet voting in Canada Phil Elder, University of Calgary.
Canada’s Chief Electoral Officer recently mused about experimenting with internet voting in a by-election, which many believe would result in a higher voter turnout (especially by those in remote locations, or with disabilities).
Besides ameliorating voter turnout, which has sagged badly in recent elections, it is believed that internet voting might reduce costs and provide quicker reporting of results.
But is e-voting a good idea? I’m not so sure. Meaningful observation of the voting process would be difficult. If the system has no paper trail, there’s no external evidence it has operated correctly. --->>>
Canada’s Chief Electoral Officer recently mused about experimenting with internet voting in a by-election, which many believe would result in a higher voter turnout (especially by those in remote locations, or with disabilities).
Besides ameliorating voter turnout, which has sagged badly in recent elections, it is believed that internet voting might reduce costs and provide quicker reporting of results.
But is e-voting a good idea? I’m not so sure. Meaningful observation of the voting process would be difficult. If the system has no paper trail, there’s no external evidence it has operated correctly. --->>>
Friday, September 23, 2011
Bulgaria - The vote-buying business
Bulgaria - The vote-buying business
For Bulgarian television journalists and state authorities, election 2011 has meant the opening of hunting season, as reporters, undercover agents and prosecutors set out on the trail of those who buy and sell votes. --->>>
For Bulgarian television journalists and state authorities, election 2011 has meant the opening of hunting season, as reporters, undercover agents and prosecutors set out on the trail of those who buy and sell votes. --->>>
Voter fraud: 65% of votes in Balochistan were bogus
Voter fraud: 65% of votes in Balochistan were bogus
Balochistan had the highest rate of fake voters during the 2008 general election, according to findings from the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA). --->>>
Balochistan had the highest rate of fake voters during the 2008 general election, according to findings from the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA). --->>>
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Summers: No Voter Fraud Found, but Maine's System Needs Fixing
Summers: No Voter Fraud Found, but Maine's System Needs Fixing
An investigation prompted by Republican allegations of potential voter fraud linked to same-day voter registration has produced a lot of smoke but not much fire, according to critics. Maine Secretary of State Charlie Summers told reporters today that his two-month investigation has produced no evidence of wrongdoing, but does suggest that numerous clerical errors occur when voters are allowed to register on Election Day. --->>>
An investigation prompted by Republican allegations of potential voter fraud linked to same-day voter registration has produced a lot of smoke but not much fire, according to critics. Maine Secretary of State Charlie Summers told reporters today that his two-month investigation has produced no evidence of wrongdoing, but does suggest that numerous clerical errors occur when voters are allowed to register on Election Day. --->>>
If you hate how we vote in Ontario, try this [Toronto Star, Bob Hepburn]
If you hate how we vote in Ontario, try this [Toronto Star, Bob Hepburn]
Are you fed up with thinking your vote never counts or your party never wins as many seats as you think it deserves?
If you do, then you’re not alone because that’s how many Ontario voters feel as they prepare to cast their ballots in the Oct. 6 election.
For decades, critics of Ontario’s first-past-the-post electoral system, in which the candidate receiving the most votes wins the riding, have complained that it shuts out small parties, hurts voter turnout and generally is an offence against modern democracy.
At last, these critics will get a chance to see just how an election outcome might actually unfold if Ontario used a different voting system.
To do this, Ontario residents are being asked to take part in a unique experiment in democracy by going to a website (threeontariovotes.ca), selecting their riding and then voting three ways: the current system, an alternative vote method now used in Australia and proportional representation used in the Netherlands. --->>>
See also: CBC - Virtual election lets Ontarians 'vote' under different rules
Are you fed up with thinking your vote never counts or your party never wins as many seats as you think it deserves?
If you do, then you’re not alone because that’s how many Ontario voters feel as they prepare to cast their ballots in the Oct. 6 election.
For decades, critics of Ontario’s first-past-the-post electoral system, in which the candidate receiving the most votes wins the riding, have complained that it shuts out small parties, hurts voter turnout and generally is an offence against modern democracy.
At last, these critics will get a chance to see just how an election outcome might actually unfold if Ontario used a different voting system.
To do this, Ontario residents are being asked to take part in a unique experiment in democracy by going to a website (threeontariovotes.ca), selecting their riding and then voting three ways: the current system, an alternative vote method now used in Australia and proportional representation used in the Netherlands. --->>>
See also: CBC - Virtual election lets Ontarians 'vote' under different rules
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Press Release - ZETES INDUSTRIES : Secure and flexible electronic voting with Zetes’ Secur-eVote solution
ZETES INDUSTRIES : Secure and flexible electronic voting with Zetes’ Secur-eVote solution
Brussels (Belgium), September 14, 2011 – Zetes (Euronext Brussels: ZTS) launches Secur-eVote, an electronic voting solution to help governments set-up elections faster, more efficiently and at a lower cost. The solution, which is based on voting terminals, has been designed and developed entirely by Zetes and combines its competences in developing highly secured solutions for governments with extensive expertise in the implementation of auto-ID technologies. --->>>
Brussels (Belgium), September 14, 2011 – Zetes (Euronext Brussels: ZTS) launches Secur-eVote, an electronic voting solution to help governments set-up elections faster, more efficiently and at a lower cost. The solution, which is based on voting terminals, has been designed and developed entirely by Zetes and combines its competences in developing highly secured solutions for governments with extensive expertise in the implementation of auto-ID technologies. --->>>
Engineers Australia internet voting ballot could be declared invalid after a revolt by members.
Engineers Australia internet voting ballot could be declared invalid after a revolt by members.
More than 300 members, the number required to force a new vote, have supported calls for a new ballot requisition nine months after the online poll took place. The requisition is expected to be delivered to Engineers Australia within days.
The association, which has 90,000 members, will then have to inform the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, which will then advise the Office of the Governor-General, who is the Engineers Australia patron.
On November 16, Engineers Australia conducted a ballot seeking changes to its royal charter and bylaws. It used electronic voting for the first time as well as traditional paper-based postal votes. But scrutineers said they had been unable to verify the e-voting results. --->>>
More than 300 members, the number required to force a new vote, have supported calls for a new ballot requisition nine months after the online poll took place. The requisition is expected to be delivered to Engineers Australia within days.
The association, which has 90,000 members, will then have to inform the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, which will then advise the Office of the Governor-General, who is the Engineers Australia patron.
On November 16, Engineers Australia conducted a ballot seeking changes to its royal charter and bylaws. It used electronic voting for the first time as well as traditional paper-based postal votes. But scrutineers said they had been unable to verify the e-voting results. --->>>
Electoral transparency: Biometrics could eliminate bogus votes if approved
Electoral transparency: Biometrics could eliminate bogus votes if approved
Technological innovations will make bogus voting difficult if not impossible in Pakistan, where the number of bogus votes has called into question the legitimacy of the present government, if the introduction of biometrics is mandated for the next elections. --->>>
Technological innovations will make bogus voting difficult if not impossible in Pakistan, where the number of bogus votes has called into question the legitimacy of the present government, if the introduction of biometrics is mandated for the next elections. --->>>
TurboVote: “Netflix” for Voter Registration
TurboVote: “Netflix” for Voter Registration
TurboVote—started earlier this year by Seth Flaxman, Kathryn Peters, and Amanda Cassel Kraft, is specifically targeted at student voters who are besieged by distractions at the start of the academic year, which is also prime election season. --->>>
TurboVote.org
TurboVote—started earlier this year by Seth Flaxman, Kathryn Peters, and Amanda Cassel Kraft, is specifically targeted at student voters who are besieged by distractions at the start of the academic year, which is also prime election season. --->>>
TurboVote.org
Monday, September 12, 2011
New Bulgarian Internet Site Monitors Election Violations
New Bulgarian Internet Site Monitors Election Violations
A new internet site dedicated to the monitoring of violations in the election process in Bulgaria has been launched in the eve of the October 23 presidential and local elections.
The project comes on the backdrop of data of Transparency International showing that 20% to 25% of Bulgarian voters become victims of the so-called "controlled vote" with 12% admitting they have been involved in vote buying and selling.
Read full article --->>>
The internet address of the site is http://fairelections.eu and has versions in Bulgarian and English.
A new internet site dedicated to the monitoring of violations in the election process in Bulgaria has been launched in the eve of the October 23 presidential and local elections.
The project comes on the backdrop of data of Transparency International showing that 20% to 25% of Bulgarian voters become victims of the so-called "controlled vote" with 12% admitting they have been involved in vote buying and selling.
Read full article --->>>
The internet address of the site is http://fairelections.eu and has versions in Bulgarian and English.
BC: Online voting a hot topic at municipalities' convention
Online voting a hot topic at municipalities' convention
Everything from improved sweeping of bike lanes to implementation of online voting will be up for discussion as local politicians gather in Vancouver this month for the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention.
Two resolutions calling on the province to support the implementation of online voting by 2014 have the endorsement of the UBCM executive.
That's not surprising, say local politicians. Given sagging voter turnout - many municipalities struggle to get 30 per cent - everyone is looking to boost voter participation rates. --->>>
Everything from improved sweeping of bike lanes to implementation of online voting will be up for discussion as local politicians gather in Vancouver this month for the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention.
Two resolutions calling on the province to support the implementation of online voting by 2014 have the endorsement of the UBCM executive.
That's not surprising, say local politicians. Given sagging voter turnout - many municipalities struggle to get 30 per cent - everyone is looking to boost voter participation rates. --->>>
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Press Release: All of Norway ready for the 2011 municipal and county council elections
Press Release: All of Norway ready for the 2011 municipal and county council elections
Municipal and county authorities throughout Norway have now completed their technical preparations and are ready for the elections to be held on 11 and 12 September. An extensive apparatus of IT systems, vote counting machines, technical equipment and election material is now in place at all the authorities across the country ready for the elections. This information comes from a review carried out by EDB ErgoGroup, which is a supplier of election systems for this year's elections. --->>>
Municipal and county authorities throughout Norway have now completed their technical preparations and are ready for the elections to be held on 11 and 12 September. An extensive apparatus of IT systems, vote counting machines, technical equipment and election material is now in place at all the authorities across the country ready for the elections. This information comes from a review carried out by EDB ErgoGroup, which is a supplier of election systems for this year's elections. --->>>
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Online voting not feasible in India: CEC
Online voting not feasible in India: CEC
BANGALORE: Making voting hi-tech will make the entire democratic process of voting an unsafe venture, feels S Y Quraishi, Chief Election Commissioner of India. He said on Tuesday that India was not yet ready for bringing in technology into the voting system. The CEC spoke to TOI on the utility of the voter ID cards and put the onus on the citizen to step out and vote. --->>>
BANGALORE: Making voting hi-tech will make the entire democratic process of voting an unsafe venture, feels S Y Quraishi, Chief Election Commissioner of India. He said on Tuesday that India was not yet ready for bringing in technology into the voting system. The CEC spoke to TOI on the utility of the voter ID cards and put the onus on the citizen to step out and vote. --->>>
Karnataka - E-voting planned for municipal elections
Karnataka - E-voting planned for municipal elections
BANGALORE: State Election Commissioner C R Chickmath on Monday said that e-voting would be held in a few areas in the state during the municipal elections to be held in 2013. --->>>
See also: State EC to introduce more options to encourage voting
and State EC keen on e-voting
BANGALORE: State Election Commissioner C R Chickmath on Monday said that e-voting would be held in a few areas in the state during the municipal elections to be held in 2013. --->>>
See also: State EC to introduce more options to encourage voting
and State EC keen on e-voting
Friday, September 2, 2011
New Zealand - Online tool to simplify referendum
Online tool to simplify referendum
The Electoral Commission has launched an interactive website to simplify the electoral system referendum that will take place in conjunction with the national election on November 26. --->>>
The Electoral Commission has launched an interactive website to simplify the electoral system referendum that will take place in conjunction with the national election on November 26. --->>>
Allure of online voting may outweigh the risks
Allure of online voting may outweigh the risks
You can bank on it: It won't be long before we'll be picking our government leaders with the same ease that we pay our telephone bills. --->>>
You can bank on it: It won't be long before we'll be picking our government leaders with the same ease that we pay our telephone bills. --->>>
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