Jusletter IT

The current e-voting controversy primarily focuses on the aspects of security and data protection. From a political science point of view, there are other questions paramount. In particular, impacts on election turnouts are discussed. E-voting is expected to convince more eligible voters to participate and – most notably – approach young voters. Additionally, e-voting changes the manner of eligible voters dealing with the elections. This could have ununanticipated consequences on the electoral process. (ah)