Abstract
This paper presents a proposal for digital mediation for direct public participation during electoral periods. With this proposal, a Web application based on social media principles, it is intended to narrow the communication gap between voters and candidates, make campaigns more open and encourage citizens to become involved and participate in electoral debates. This paper also presents the main features of the proposed Web application and includes results from a case study about the Portuguese Parliamentary Elections held in 2011.
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