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- 1Why paper ballots still matter in electronic voting▼The cryptography behind e-voting (and why paper ballots are still essential)
Security firm Trail of Bits has published a detailed explainer on the cryptography behind electronic voting, arguing that even strong encryption cannot replace paper ballots. The post walks through how cryptographic protocols can verify votes and protect secrecy, while emphasising that end-to-end verifiability and voter-verifiable paper records remain essential to trustworthy elections.
- 2Hacks, glitches and rumors: how the US midterms survived▼Hacks, Glitches and Rumors: How the Midterms Survived # ElectionSecurity # Cybersecurity # Midterms2026 # PublicSector #
Attention is turning to how the 2026 US midterm elections held up against hacking attempts, technical glitches and a flood of rumors and misinformation. Discussion centers on election security measures, including the role of paper ballots, threat intelligence work and the resilience of public sector systems under pressure during the vote.
- 3Daily podcast examines how US midterms survived hacks and rumors●Daily podcast: Hacks, Glitches and Rumors: How the Midterms Survived # ElectionSecurity # Cybersecurity # Midterms2026 #
A daily podcast episode titled 'Hacks, Glitches and Rumors: How the Midterms Survived' looks at election security during the 2026 US midterms, covering cyber threats, glitches, misinformation and rumors that circulated around the vote, and the role of paper ballots in protecting the process. It is being shared in cybersecurity circles under tags including election security, threat intelligence and infosec.
- 4Voters report smoother experience at new polling places●Did the thing. Substantially easier this year, even though I had to get help from a friend to get me and my son to the n
An American voter described casting a ballot in this year's election, saying the process was substantially easier than in the past despite needing a friend's help to reach a relocated polling place at her son's former school. She noted paper ballots, a properly ventilated location, and only an elderly couple ahead of her in line, painting a picture of a calm, orderly voting experience.
- 5Detroit Free Press launches 2026 Michigan voter guide●Who's on my ballot? Review election choices in the Freep 2026 voter guide
The Detroit Free Press has published a 2026 voter guide ahead of Michigan's elections, letting residents review the candidates and choices that will appear on their ballots. The guide is aimed at helping voters research races and make informed decisions before heading to the polls, with the paper encouraging readers to check who is on their ballot.
- 6Voters reminded of their rights as Election Day problems emerge●CW: Occasional Foul Language. Always Political. Know Your Voting Rights General Rights * If the machines are down at you
Voters in the United States are being reminded of their basic voting rights as reports of technical issues at polling places circulate. Key advice includes requesting a paper ballot if voting machines are down at a location, and staying in line if already queued when a polling place closes, since those in line are still entitled to vote. Similar guidance is spreading widely as Americans head to the polls.
- 7North West electoral commission sends final ballot papers to districts●IEC in NW dispatches last batch of ballot papers to districts https://www. sabcnews.com/sabcnews/iec-in-n w-dispatches-l
South Africa's Electoral Commission (IEC) in North West province has dispatched the last batch of ballot papers to districts, completing preparations ahead of voting. Logistics at this stage of the electoral cycle are closely watched, as delays can disrupt polling day operations. The report comes via SABC News, the national public broadcaster covering the commission's provincial preparations.