Voting Technology Vulnerabilities

This chapter explores the intricate issues surrounding election technology and the potential discrepancies in vote counting, particularly focusing on the forensic audit of the 2020 election in New Hampshire. It reveals how miscalibrated equipment led to unintended errors in the vote tally while emphasizing that these were non-nefarious mistakes. The discussion advocates for improved practices, including the use of hand-marked paper ballots and risk-limiting audits, to enhance the integrity of elections amid the complexities of varying voting systems across different countries.