How does e-voting work? Here’s what to know

This year, around half of the world’s population will go to the polls, with a significant percentage of those citizens opting for electronic voting methods.

Although India trialed the world's first e-voting system, it is now extensively being used by other countries. France even pioneered online voting systems for citizens living abroad in 2003, a system known as i-voting.

Electronic voting allows more participation. For example, in Brazil, DREs are associated with fewer spoiled and uncounted ballots and more voting among underprivileged people.

However, a number of countries have discarded this method of voting due to technical and security reasons.

Despite challenges, e-voting is expected to rise as technological capabilities develop. Norway, Mexico, and Türkiye are among the latest nations planning electronic voting rollouts.

The EDISON Alliance aims to bring 1 billion people online by 2025, providing access to services such as healthcare, education, and finance through digital platforms.