Academic Scientific JournalsExamining The Influence Of I-Voting On Electoral Engagement In Estonia
Keywords:
electronic voting, i-voting, elections, voting turnout, EstoniaAbstract
This article presents an investigation into the impact of Internet voting (i-voting) on voter turnout in Estonia. The goal is to analyse existing data to determine the extent to which it affects voter turnout. The research carefully examines trends in voter turnout and the use of i-voting to address the question of how technology affects voter engagement. The study aims to provide insight into the relationship between voting adoption and voter behaviour by examining the data. This will contribute to the ongoing debate on electoral technology and offer valuable directions for future research and policy development in this area.
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