Abstract
Compared to other developed nations, the United States fairs poorly when it comes to voter participation in general elections. Our elections are plagued by long lines, mechanical failure, human error, voter intimidation, and poorly enforced election laws. The state of our election’s process has left some social scientists to conclude that voting may be irrational, because voter power rarely outweighs the burdens of voting. If large voter participation is a mark of a healthy democracy , then our elected officials should consider remote blockchain e-voting as a solution. Blockchain technology is preferable to other methods of online voting due to its ability to promote trust, protect against duplication, and its security. A blockchain e-voting system could solve a number of problems that Americans face at the polls, including long wait times, voter intimidation, human error, and can solve voter identification problems. But, while blockchain technology is a viable solution, it is not perfect – and could create new problems, most notably voter privacy issues. This paper seeks to identify current trends and problems in United States’ elections, analyze blockchain technology as a potential solution to these problems, as well as identify areas where it may fail.
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