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Election Tech

Technology improving election administration and voting systems

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The field

At a glance

Definition

Technology improving election administration and voting systems

Technologies

Ballot marking devices assist voters in marking paper ballots. Risk-limiting audits statistically verify election results. Voter registration databases manage eligibility. Cybersecurity systems protect election infrastructure from attacks. Accessibility tools enable voting for disabled citizens.

Applications

Ballot marking devices produce human-readable paper ballots. Tabulators count paper ballots accurately. Risk-limiting audits confirm results statistically. Voter registration portals enable online registration. Election night reporting provides preliminary results.

Market and funding

The US election technology market exceeds $2 billion per election cycle. Global election technology serves democracies worldwide.

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