In distributed computing systems, if an elected leader node fails, the other nodes of the system need to elect another leader. The bully algorithm is a classical approach for electing a leader in a synchronous distributed computing system. This paper presents an enhancement of the bully algorithm, requiring less time complexity and minimum message passing. This significant gain has been achieve...

We address the problem of simulate democratic elections via a set of competing agents. We propose a logical model based on a set of non-cooperative agents which compete for attracting a maximum number of votes from a population. Each agent builds a set of strategies (formed by the promises, actions and proposals of the agent) used to convince to the potential voters.

This paper aims to present an electronic voting system (E-Voting), hopefully, to be applied to the Lebanese electoral system. This E-Voting system (E-VS) was designed for electorates through computers programmed with convivial Graphical User Interfaces. The complex treatments and features are achieved at the levels of applicative layer and database. Several security measures were integrated int...

Covid-19 pandemic has stressed more than any-time before the necessity for conducting election processes in an electronic manner, where voters can cast their votes remotely with complete security, privacy, and trust. The different voting schema countries makes it very difficult to utilize a one fits all system. This paper presents blockchain based system (BBVS) applied Parliamentary elections c...

We propose an alternative to current requirements for certifying voting equipment and conducting elections. We argue that elections should be structured to provide convincing affirmative evidence that the reported outcomes actually reflect how people voted. This can be accomplished with a combination of software-independent voting systems, compliance audits, and risk-limiting audits. Together, ...

the American electoral system. Several private commissions—one headed by former presidents Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter—have already reached their conclusions and proposed changes to the way we run our elections. Since the founding of this country, state and local governments have had primary responsibility for running congressional elections. Congress has the authority to override state and lo...