Concerns Surrounding Voting System Certification and Alleged Manipulation
Concerns Surrounding Voting System Certification and Alleged Manipulation
Concerns related to the certification and accreditation of voting systems, the role of Voting System Test Laboratories (VSTLs), and manipulations in the election process. The absence of valid certifications and limited accredited VSTLs raise questions about the reliability of voting systems. State-specific regulations further highlight inconsistencies. It's important to discuss the involvement of Pro V & V and Wyle Laboratories, noting discrepancies in address information. The election process, including data configuration, vote cleansing, shuffling/mixing, and decryption, as outlined. Manipulations, irregularities, and foreign interference are highlighted, emphasizing the challenges of proving manipulation and detecting algorithm failure. Maras concludes by emphasizing the need to address concerns and strengthen certification processes to protect the integrity of elections and ensure transparency.