Black Box Voting

Black box voting refers to electronic voting systems where the internal processes—how votes are recorded, stored, and counted—are not transparent or easily understood by the public. The term highlights concerns that these systems operate as “black boxes,” making it difficult to verify whether votes are accurately tallied. Critics argue this lack of transparency can increase the risk of errors or manipulation, undermining trust in election results. Advocates for transparency emphasize the importance of open testing, audits, and accessible documentation to ensure votes are accurately recorded and counted.