Read Steven Rosenfeld on the New (and Somewhat Surprising) Battle over Ballot Marking Devices (BMDs)
This is a good introduction to the issue, which has divided some voting rights and voting integrity folks.
Category Archives: voting technology
“The Cybersecurity 202: Voting machine companies may throw their doors open to ethical hackers”
“Colorado becomes first state to ban barcodes for counting votes over security concerns”
“Letter to NC Election Board: Voting equipment approval didn’t follow law”
Carolina Public Press:
North Carolina’s recent decision to certify new voting systems for use next year did not follow state law, according to a letter that a group of experts on election security and administration sent to the N.C. Board… Continue reading
“The Cybersecurity 202: How state election officials are contributing to weak security in 2020”
WaPo:
It’s not just a question of paper ballots. The offices charged with administering elections across the country are falling short on a slew of basic cybersecurity measures that could make the 2020 contest far more vulnerable to hacking, according… Continue reading
“States Upgrade Election Equipment — Wary Of ‘A Race Without A Finish Line'”
Pam Fessler reports for NPR.
Steven Rosenfeld on What Went Wrong With Democrats’ Attempts at Virtual Voting in Iowa, Nevada Caucuses
Not ready for prime time.
Today’s Must-Read: “Mystery of missing votes deepens as Congress investigates Georgia”
AJC:
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 the Winterville Train Depot outside Athens.On machine No. 3, Republicans won every race. On… Continue reading
Voting Machine Errors Messing with Mississippi Runoff
Clarion Ledger:
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, according to the Hinds County GOP. Pete Perry, Hinds County Republican… Continue reading
“Exclusive: U.S. officials fear ransomware attack against 2020 election”
Reuters:
T he U.S. government plans to launch a program in roughly one month that narrowly focuses on protecting voter registration databases and systems ahead of the 2020 presidential election.These systems, which are widely used to validate the eligibility… Continue reading
“NC officials vote against new election-security rules, citing time crunch for 2020 election”
News and Observer:
North Carolina elections officials upset a packed room of advocates for election security Friday, voting down a proposal to require stricter anti-hacking provisions in the 2020 elections and beyond.The State Board of Elections approved three new types… Continue reading
“The Cybersecurity 202: L.A. County voting system pits cybersecurity vs. disability advocates”
WaPo:
A new voting system in Los Angeles County is about to super-charge a debate about the balance between the cybersecurity of election systems and accessibility for people with disabilities.The L.A. system, which was custom-built over roughly a decade… Continue reading
“Election Security Lessons from DEFCON 27”
Ciara Torres-Spelliscy blogs.
“Sweeping change is coming for L.A. County voters. If things go wrong, he’ll get the blame”
LA Times deep dive on Dean Logan.