As voting irregularities ranging from technical issues to poorly trained staff emerge across Georgia following the June primary elections, the DeKalb County Board of Commission approved a resolution at the June 9th BOC meeting requesting the Georgia General Assembly research and expand voting options to include online capabilities.

The resolution presented by the Governing Authority of DeKalb County requests the General Assembly to establish online voting to create a more secure, convenient and accessible opportunity for citizens to exercise a fundamental principle of American democracy. Through the establishment of online voting, the State of Georgia, counties and local municipalities will be able to reduce the financial burden associated with staffing various elections.

The establishment of an online system can mirror that of the data collection process used for the U.S. Census to ensure the security and accuracy of all votes cast and require that appropriate records are kept for verification, confirmation and archival purposes.

The concept of online voting is not a remote idea. Several states are currently piloting online voting using blockchain technology for members of the military, their families and staff who are stationed overseas under the e-voting laws in conjunction with the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act.

Click here to review Resolution.