Innovation in elections: the role of startups
Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2025 5:36 am
In addition to the specifications and tests carried out on the ballot box itself, there are other precautions to protect the information. On election day, before the polling stations open, the ballot boxes print a report, known as a “zerésima”, which lists all the candidates and shows that no votes have been counted.
All mechanisms are put to the test during the so-called Public Security Tests (TPS), in addition to other auditing and verification resources of the results. After the voting closes, for example, the ballot box issues a record, called a Ballot Box Bulletin, with the total of votes for each candidate – which is sent to the political party inspectors for verification , in a copy document, which can be used to confirm the totalization data. The data can be verified by various bodies, such as the Public Prosecutor's Office, the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB), the National Congress, among others, in addition to the voter himself.
Several companies have been working to provide more technological uruguay mobile database inputs to contribute to elections, thus improving the electoral system as a whole. Among the initiatives around the world, it is possible to highlight the work of startups such as:
Democracy Live
Founded in 2007, the cloud-based Democracy Live platform was selected and funded by the United States Department of Defense and the Election Assistance Commission. Its mission is to provide voting technology for military personnel, people with disabilities, and any remote voter. The startup has implemented its technology in 4,000 elections, serving more than 10 million voters in 21 American states.
EasyVote
The American startup has developed process management software for elections with a focus on streamlining and automating electoral processes. Its technology is designed to reduce the time needed to perform electoral tasks, improve communication and accuracy between election officials and voters, and provide data to make the process more intelligent. The management offered covers several aspects, such as absentee ballots, updating voter information, eligibility, etc.
Voatz
Through an app, Voatz aims to make American voting more accessible, secure, transparent and auditable. Using blockchain technology and biometrics , the startup verifies voters’ identities so they can submit their votes to the app. In addition to voters, the app also has functions for election officials.
All mechanisms are put to the test during the so-called Public Security Tests (TPS), in addition to other auditing and verification resources of the results. After the voting closes, for example, the ballot box issues a record, called a Ballot Box Bulletin, with the total of votes for each candidate – which is sent to the political party inspectors for verification , in a copy document, which can be used to confirm the totalization data. The data can be verified by various bodies, such as the Public Prosecutor's Office, the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB), the National Congress, among others, in addition to the voter himself.
Several companies have been working to provide more technological uruguay mobile database inputs to contribute to elections, thus improving the electoral system as a whole. Among the initiatives around the world, it is possible to highlight the work of startups such as:
Democracy Live
Founded in 2007, the cloud-based Democracy Live platform was selected and funded by the United States Department of Defense and the Election Assistance Commission. Its mission is to provide voting technology for military personnel, people with disabilities, and any remote voter. The startup has implemented its technology in 4,000 elections, serving more than 10 million voters in 21 American states.
EasyVote
The American startup has developed process management software for elections with a focus on streamlining and automating electoral processes. Its technology is designed to reduce the time needed to perform electoral tasks, improve communication and accuracy between election officials and voters, and provide data to make the process more intelligent. The management offered covers several aspects, such as absentee ballots, updating voter information, eligibility, etc.
Voatz
Through an app, Voatz aims to make American voting more accessible, secure, transparent and auditable. Using blockchain technology and biometrics , the startup verifies voters’ identities so they can submit their votes to the app. In addition to voters, the app also has functions for election officials.