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Learn about the challenges and solutions in developing trustworthy electronic voting systems through this 22-minute conference talk from USENIX Security '25. Explore the complexities of voting technology in the United States, where electronic tabulation equipment is essential due to ballot complexity, and discover how VotingWorks has approached building an open-source voting machine over seven years of development. Examine the key lessons learned about what it truly takes to build a voting machine that everyone can trust, including the surprising finding that while good security practices are necessary for establishing trust, they are insufficient on their own. Gain insights into the unique requirements of voting systems, including ensuring one vote per citizen, maintaining ballot secrecy, and guaranteeing fair tallies, while understanding the broader implications for election security and public confidence in democratic processes.
