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Election Integrity The Digital Divide

Election Integrity The Digital Divide

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 "The Digital Divide" examines the technological transformation of American voting systems. Miles Mercer explores the evolution from mechanical voting machines to modern electronic systems, analyzing the security challenges and accessibility benefits of each approach. The episode investigates cybersecurity threats facing election infrastructure, from nation-state attacks to supply chain vulnerabilities. Mercer explains the rigorous certification process for voting equipment and the ongoing debate between optical scan systems and direct recording electronic machines. The episode covers internet voting experiments, blockchain proposals, and the critical role of post-election audits in verifying electronic results. Through detailed analysis of technical safeguards and human factors, the episode reveals how election officials balance competing demands for security, accessibility, efficiency, and public confidence.
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