The Iowa App Debacle Proves It’s Time to End Computerized Elections

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The Iowa App Debacle Proves It’s Time to End Computerized Elections
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The Iowa app debacle could have a bright side if the national Democratic Party learns some lessons—and applies them without mercy.

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When I was a kid, my mother and other members of the League of Women Voters went down to their precincts and spent the night counting ballots. If the practice were revived, it might take a while for the results to be announced. And yes, the technique has its own risks, from human error to outright fraud. Scrupulous, nonpartisan or bipartisan monitoring would be essential. But that would be cheaper than endless cybersecurity upgrades—and more susceptible to review.

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