VotingWorks

VotingWorks is a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to the principle that the core technology underpinning democratic elections should be publicly accessible and transparent. Recognizing the sanctity of each citizen's vote, VotingWorks strives to provide verifiable assurance that elections are conducted freely and fairly.

Across the United States, a significant number of states rely on voting machines exceeding a decade in age. These systems often suffer from outdated technology, proprietary source code, and unaddressed security vulnerabilities that have been extensively documented by cybersecurity experts. This situation contributes to a widespread concern among voters, with a substantial majority expressing apprehension about the potential for election hacking. Eroding voter trust in the integrity of elections poses a fundamental threat to the stability of democracy.

VotingWorks addresses these challenges by leveraging open-source software, readily available hardware components, and contemporary product engineering methodologies. This approach aims to enhance election security, improve accessibility for all voters, and reduce the overall cost of administering elections. The focus on affordability is particularly crucial, as many counties in the US face budgetary constraints that hinder their ability to upgrade aging voting equipment, placing the security of elections at risk.