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Should voting in elections also be possible online?

Poll results

Should voting in elections also be possible online?
Support
Reject
Don't know
78%
53%
2%
PolitPro Community – 3917 respondents – 11.12.2023-18.12.2023

Poll information

Should voting in elections also be possible online? 78% of respondents favor the possibility of online voting in elections, while 53% are against.

:undecided% chose the answer "Don't know". The survey was conducted among 3917 users of the PolitPro app during 11.12.2023-18.12.2023. The results are not representative, but may give a rough idea of the political mood around the issue.

Pros - What's in favor?

  1. Increased voter turnout: Online voting could increase voter turnout because it is more convenient and accessible for many people. In particular, for people with mobility limitations, working people, or people who are abroad, the ability to vote online could make it easier to participate in elections.
  2. Time and cost savings: online voting would make the electoral process more efficient by reducing the need for polling stations, poll workers, and manual counting of votes. This could result in significant time and cost savings.
  3. Improved access for young voters: the younger generation tends to be familiar with and frequent users of digital technologies. By introducing online voting, young voters could be motivated to participate more in elections and cast their votes.

Cons - What's against it?

  1. Security concerns: The security of the voting process is of paramount importance. Online voting poses risks of cyberattacks, hacking, and tampering. The integrity of the elections must be ensured, and it is important to ensure that online platforms have robust security measures in place to prevent unauthorized access and tampering.
  2. Trust in the electoral process: the public needs to have trust in the electoral process in order to recognize the outcome as legitimate. Some people may lose confidence in online voting because of the risk of error, abuse, and fraud. A transparent and trustworthy voting process is therefore critical.
  3. Technological barriers and digital divide: Not everyone has access to reliable Internet or has the necessary technical skills to conduct online voting. The introduction of online voting could create a further divide between those who have access to technology and those who do not. Unequal participation in democratic processes should be avoided.