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Internet voting may not increase turnout even though it’s more convenient:report
VICTORIA – Elections BC recommends a go-slow approach when it comes to moving towards Internet voting in provincial and municipal elections.
Chief electoral officer Keith Archer says in a preliminary report that Internet voting should only be used on a limited basis because accuracy risks remain substantial.
He concludes that while Internet voting would increase accessibility and convenience, more people may not end up voting.
Archer has announced a six-week consultation period that ends on Dec. 4, with a final report submitted to the legislature early next year.
He says it is not feasible to implement Internet voting in 2014 elections.
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