Modern civilization is increasingly embracing electronic voting due to its potential to raise voter turnout and reduce organizational costs. However, the current electronic voting methods rely on centralized systems to oversee the entire procedure, posing a risk where a single failure could lead to widespread vote tampering. To enhance information and cyber security procedures for voting systems and to provide end-to-end verification, this paper proposes a blockchain-based electronic voting system. This study aims to demonstrate that a secure, efficient election system can be built at a reasonable cost using blockchain technology. The proposed system is structured into four layers, developed sequentially as a web application. These layers include the user interface, the voting process, the blockchain ledger, and the verification mechanisms. Each layer is designed to ensure transparency, security, and reliability in the voting process. The blockchain-based voting system developed in this proof-of-concept paper offers several advantagesover traditional systems. Key benefits include tamperproof data storage, decentralized control, and enhanced voter trust through verifiable election outcomes. The results indicate that it is feasible to construct a robust electronic voting system using blockchain technology, paving the way for the next generation of free and fair elections. This research highlights the potential of blockchain to revolutionize electronic voting, ensuring that election data remains immutable and secure. The implementation of such a system can significantly mitigate the risks associated with centralized voting methods and contribute to the integrity and credibility of the electoral process.

Authors: Etinosa Noma-Osaghae, Funminiyi Olajide, Samuel N. John, Okafor Chizulum Iruoma

Published in: International Conference on Information Society (i-Society-2024)

• Date of Conference: 26-28 August, 2024
• DOI: 10.20533/iSociety.2024.0028
• ISBN: 978-1-913572-72-3
• Conference Location: Churchill College, Cambridge, UK