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39. Is open-source software the solution to our election woes?

Nov 1, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Election Worker Harassment Reality

  • Julie Wise experiences intense harassment due to election distrust, including false accusations of vote tampering.
  • Washington State made harassing election workers a felony amid rising threats.
INSIGHT

Open Source Builds Election Trust

  • Open source election software allows anyone to inspect voting machine code to verify fairness.
  • Transparency helps counteract suspicion in an environment where proprietary systems breed distrust.
ADVICE

Make Voting Feel Familiar

  • Design voting systems to feel familiar, mirroring traditional paper-based voting to avoid voter discomfort.
  • Introduce improvements subtly, focusing on simplicity and speed without alienating users.
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