Besides, it is important that only genuine voters cast their votes. Many a time, the authenticity of the voter breaches. This is because most of the time, people carry duplicate\/fake identity cards with them.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hence, it\u2019s time to make the election process better, simpler, and fairer. And one of the solutions is to use QR Code technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n QR Codes<\/a> are 2D barcodes that are easily scannable via a smartphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The best part is that it is already being used in election systems across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n QR Codes today are used for diverse purposes in elections. Here, we will talk about three areas where they are used: voter <\/span>slips<\/span>, e-voting, and ballot systems.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n A QR Code on a voter slip helps in the quick identification of the voter. <\/span>When scanned, the officials can easily check whether the voter is authentic or not.<\/span> Plus, this will ensure a quick way of marking the attendance of the voters.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, Delhi Assembly Elections, India held on 8 February 2020, used QR Codes. And then, Delhi became the first state\/union territory in the country to provide a QR code on the voter slip. The aim behind this was to speed up their identification process.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n All the voters were issued digital voter slips containing a QR Code.<\/span> The QR Code is linked to the voter\u2019s contact details.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n “This latest technological innovation will make the poll process fast through use of QR (Quick Response) Code reading for voter slips of electors,”<\/em> Besides, if the voter forgot to bring their voter slip, they could simply download the QR Code from Voter Helpline App. Once their QR Code is scanned at the polling booth, they can easily cast their vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Similarly, QR Code-based voting slips were also used in Hamirpur, a city in Uttar Pradesh, India. <\/span>These slips could be scanned even without the internet. Thus, it made the whole election process user-friendly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Upon scanning, the voters got details about their booths.<\/span> These included information on the number of people in the queue and the progress of votes cast.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n So with QR Codes enabled slips, the whole voting process becomes much <\/span>faster<\/span> and <\/span>more authentic.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n With e-voting, voters can cast their votes from the place of their choice. And with <\/span>QR Codes<\/span>, you can make e-voting more secure. Here\u2019s how.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n The e-voting authentication process with QR Codes is based on visual cryptography. Here, every voter gets an e-voting password which is encoded in the QR Code. The voter just needs a smartphone to scan the QR Code and unlock their password.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Then they can then enter this password into the voting platform. Once authenticated, the voter can cast the vote.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n For your reference, here is a<\/span> detailed guide<\/span><\/a> on how to create secure passwords for QR Code e-voting.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n QR Code enabled e-voting system has the following benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, Estonia enabled QR Code based i-voting (internet voting) system. Once the voter casts their vote online, a QR Code is generated. They can then scan this QR Code using their smartphone. <\/span>The QR Code enables their device to communicate to the state election servers. This shows how the voter has voted without compromising the privacy of the vote cast.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Many countries are now adopting QR Code based ballot systems for security reasons.<\/span> See how:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Bibb County, United States introduced QR Code based ballot machines in February 2020. The voters needed to insert an activation card and select their ballot. After voting, the voters could print out their ballot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The printed copy had a QR Code. Upon scanning, it showed whom you voted for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI’m sure it’s going to be more advanced, more accurate, which is super-important considering everything that happened before.\u201d<\/em> In addition, Hart InterCivic Inc., one of the largest voting machine makers in the U.S, has collaborated with Microsoft. They have integrated Microsoft’s vote-tracking system. It will help ensure extra security, which, in turn, will boost the legitimacy of U.S. election results. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Here, voters would fill out their ballots the same way\u2014either using a touchscreen or by hand-marking a ballot. After submitting, voters will receive a piece of paper with a verification or QR Code. When scanned, this will redirect them to the local election jurisdiction\u2019s website. Here, they can track their ballot through the tabulation process.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Similarly, Chicago, United States also used QR Codes in its ballot system. It was to make the voting process comfortable for the voters.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n The county introduced touch screen ballot machines. Upon casting the vote, the voters got a QR Code, which contained the summary of their ballot. Besides, it showed a written list of candidates they chose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI thought it was a little bit more user-friendly,\u201d I felt more comfortable with it, and I felt like it was easier to use and more pragmatic.\u201d<\/em> Plus, you can place QR Codes in every polling station. These QR Codes can link to the important guidelines. These may include the documents needed at the polling booth. For this, you can<\/span> link the QR Code to be a mobile landing page<\/span><\/a> with the information.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n It is very important for all eligible citizens to register as voters. And QR Codes can help you do it easily. <\/span>Just place the QR Code on print creatives. And citizens can scan it to register themselves online as voters.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n In fact, the State of California has already incorporated QR Codes to allow its residents to register as voters. <\/span>When scanned, QR Codes redirect them to the California Online Voter Registration website. Here, they can register themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s pretty common for election campaigns to start ahead of actual elections.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Once a political party announces a candidate, the election campaigns are started. It could be <\/span>social media promotions, regional tours, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Here, QR Codes <\/span>can help you reinforce your branding effort<\/span>. Here\u2019s how: <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n QR Codes can be added to print creatives such as<\/span> flyers, sidewalks, and banners. Here, they can help you share campaign videos, documents, or even share your campaigns\u2019 location.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to this, you can also get contactless registration or share your contact information with potential voters.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Thus, you can engage with the entire voter\u2019s group safely while abiding by all the social distancing norms. Moreover, these tech-savvy campaigns do attract a lot of attention from young voters. <\/span>It<\/span> may also come in handy to communicate your mission to them.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n As there is limited printing space for print media creatives, it\u2019s impossible to share all the important details you may want. But QR Codes can help you take care of this problem.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can create a Text QR Code with the required information. And then, add it to your promotional material. <\/span>And interested voters <\/span>would be able to access <\/span>all the information about the candidate. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n QR Codes can be used to raise funds for the cause you\u2019re working towards. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n They smoothen the entire donation process by offering contactless QR Code payments<\/a><\/span>. Interested people can scan it to visit your website or a payments app. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Voters registering themselves is the first step to the whole process of elections. And QR Codes can offer an easy way to help them register. Here\u2019s how:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Fetch the registration link and add tracking parameters based on location to it. For example, let\u2019s say the form link is <\/span>https:\/\/registerhere.com<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, since you want people to register, you\u2019ll share it with them. But after you do it, you\u2019d like to track if people are even using it or not. Further you may want to understand which region or locality is getting good registrations and which is lagging behind.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nA. Use Cases of QR Codes in elections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Voter slip<\/h3>\n\n\n
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\u2014Sunil Arora, Chief Election Commission, India<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n2. E-voting<\/h3>\n\n\n
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3. Ballot systems<\/h3>\n\n\n
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\u2014Thomas Gillion, the elections officer, Bibb County Board of Elections<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2014Rudy Altergott, a voter in Chicago<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n4.Voters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
5. Campaign branding <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
a. Embed QR Codes on signs, flyers, and banners<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
b. Provide detailed information about your party or candidature<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
6. Campaign donations<\/strong> <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
7. Drive voter registrations<\/strong> <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n