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Australia's Internet Voting System

Australia has recently used an Internet voting system as a means to allow interstate, disabled, and overseas voters to participate in elections. The program is similar to that we are

By Matt Metzner

September 12, 2012

The Internet Voting Model Used in Estonia

The first country to using internet voting as the means for conducting a national election was Estonia. During their 2005 elections, citizens were allowed to vote online for municipal offices.

By Matt Metzner

September 5, 2012

Clerical Errors Can Create the Appearance of Voter Fraud

When we look at voter fraud as a reason for avoiding new technology or techniques for opening democracy to more eligible voters, anecdotes of stolen election are often thrown out.

By Matt Metzner

August 31, 2012

Voter ID and Voter Fraud Do Not Compare

Voter ID and voter fraud are often linked. But, a popular understanding of voter fraud, people posing as another individual on Election Day, was shown to be "infinitesimal"

By Matt Metzner

August 29, 2012

Are Incidents of Voter Fraud Criminal?

How we perceive voter fraud, how it is presented in the media, and the criminality of particular actions raise interesting issues in our debate. When we cry 'voter fraud&

By Matt Metzner

August 27, 2012

Voter Fraud is Not the Threat We Believe it to Be

Considering the opportunity to move from paper or modified electronic voting to full Internet ballots inevitably sparks a debate surrounding the likelihood of fraud and security of ballots. Prior to

By Matt Metzner

August 24, 2012

Internet Access vs. Voter Turnout

In addition to candidates, the Internet played a larger role in the election and how voters participated. Millions of more people had Internet access during the 2008 election than they

By Matt Metzner

August 23, 2012

Comparing Voter Turnout in 2002-2012 Primary

During the last 4 national elections, the eligible voting population has grown from 198,381,943 in 2002 to 217,342,419 in 2010. The most recent mid-term election

By Matt Metzner

August 22, 2012

Why an Online Election Can Work Pt. 3

Mid-term elections are especially unique because voter turnout numbers tend to be much different than those during presidential elections. This year we are seeing low turnout in the primary

By Matt Metzner

August 21, 2012

Why an Online Election Can Work Pt. 2

The greatest benefit of an online election is convenience. The mechanism would make it easier to participate in elections and ensure that those in power represented a larger portion of

By Matt Metzner

August 20, 2012

Why an Online Election Can Work Pt. 1

The United States is built on the voice of the people. We voice our opinions, dissent, and hope for the future at the ballot box. In many States we see

By Matt Metzner

August 17, 2012

Intro: An Online Election in America

Over the next several weeks I will be posting content from a paper written earlier this year regarding the implementation of an online election in America. The general thesis being

By Matt Metzner

August 16, 2012