Politics
Election administrators test a paper-first audit standard
Local officials are opening the counting room earlier, publishing sampling rules, and inviting skeptics to watch the audit before results are certified.
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elections
4 stories in elections, newest first.
Technology
Open-source voting tools move from pilot to procurement
Election offices are learning that transparent code still requires durable vendors, accessible interfaces, and a realistic maintenance budget.
World
Small democracies build a joint election defense network
A shared monitoring center will let election agencies compare threats without surrendering control of voter data.
Culture
Public broadcasters rebuild election coverage for younger viewers
Newsrooms are pairing short-form explainers with open source notes, longer interviews, and a clearer correction trail.