Testing Democracy: How Independent Testing of E-Voting Systems Safeguards Electoral Integrity
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When properly implemented, electronic election systems provide accurate vote counting, timely transmission of results, and secure electoral processes. Independent testing and certification by qualified testing laboratories offer election administrators, election stakeholders, and the public assurance that e-voting systems are trustworthy. Testing is an essential tool to safeguard the integrity of e-voting systems.
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