Increasing Trust in Elections via a Simple Receipt Algorithm

Authors

Suzanne Mello-Stark, University of Rhode Island
Edmund A. Lamagna, University of Rhode IslandFollow

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Date of Original Version

1-1-2015

Abstract

We introduce a receipt election algorithm, the WAVE algorithm (Watch, Audit, Verify Elections) and audit trail. Based on set theory, the WAVE election algorithm is deliberately straightforward and intends to increase trust in elections and election transparency while maintaining voter privacy.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

Proceedings - IEEE 29th International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications Workshops, WAINA 2015

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Mello-Stark, Suzanne, and Edmund A. Lamagna. "Increasing Trust in Elections via a Simple Receipt Algorithm." Proceedings - IEEE 29th International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications Workshops, WAINA 2015 (2015): 529-534. doi: 10.1109/WAINA.2015.79.