Government Technology July 2012

Digital Political Candidates Driven by Technology

By Jessica Meyer Maria

How the Web, social media and big data shape contemporary politics.

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Point of View

2012: The Social Media Election? (Opinion): By Steve Towns, Features Editor
Exploring how technologies are changing the way candidates outreach to voters and how voters choose candidates.

Feature

High-Tech Campaigns Face New Security Risks: By Adam Stone, Contributing Writer
The Web makes it easy to collect campaign cash, but raises the risk of phishing, hacking and data theft.

Connectivity

iPads in Oregon Election a Success, Official Says: By Sarah Rich, Staff Writer
Oregon officials learn lessons after citizens with disabilities use Apple’s tablet to vote in two special elections.

Case Studies

Iowa Voter Data Portal Offers Real-Time View: By Noelle Knell, Assistant Web Editor
Election Day information simplifies voting process and illuminates voter activity.

Q and A

David All Shares Ideas on Emerging Trends for Campaigns and Elections: By Matt Williams, Contributing Writer
Founder of online communications and branding firm discusses online technology and strategies for politicians.

Guest Column

Making the Case for Online Voting (Opinion): By Natalie E. Tennant , Contributing Writer
West Virginia shows that Internet-based voting not only works, but it also increases the return rate for absentee ballots.

Gov2020

4 Ways to Keep IT Projects Rolling During Election Season: By Steve Ressler, Contributing Writer
Give citizens more mobile solutions, including parking payments and 311 reporting.

Products

New Products from ES&S, Dominion, Satechi: By Miriam Jones, Chief Copy Editor
Precinct ballot scanners/tabulators, smartphone speaker