Electronic voting - Scopes and limitations

Abstract

Unlike traditional systems, electronic voting (e-voting) systems exploit computerized voting equipments, computer networks and cryptographic protocols to conduct elections. They possess the ability to merge both verifiability and ballot secrecy successfully at the same time, a combination that cannot be achieved by other means. Hence, elections conducted by e-voting systems are expected to be efficient, accurate, secure and convenient. However, potential problems associated with e-voting systems may degrade their acceptance. To establish e-voting systems as a reliable tool to conduct elections, already extensive research has been proposed. This paper proposes an analysis of existing e-voting schemes along with their scopes and limitations.