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My scheme requires every individual verify their random ballot id (which they can verify is theirs but no one else can) was counted correctly. Only when a deci
by lrvick 5y ago
My scheme requires every individual verify their random ballot id (which they can verify is theirs but no one else can) was counted correctly.
Only when a decisive majority has done this can the vote be considered valid and binding.
The verifications must be signed by the published verify keys that -are- identifiable so they can't be stuffed.
We can therefore prove every vote is tied to a voter registration private key and that that key holder confirmed their vote, but not who they voted for.
These are the ideal properties for a vote IMO and stronger proofs than you get from a paper election as -anyone- that disputes the results can count them for themselves.
- camgunz 5y agoWhat happens when: - You don't get a "decisive majority" of verifications? - Republicans decide it's better to cast doubt on an election by all saying their votes were counted incorrectly rather than accept the results? - People don't remember who they voted for--they probably remember President; do they remember State Senator? - A corrupt government allocates extra keys and says all those keys voted for them? - Voters lose/misremember their key (how do you revoke the old key without mapping it to that person)? - People gain/lose voting eligibility (they move, are imprisoned, etc.)?