Secured e-Voting System Leveraging Blockchain Technology

The traditional voting system requires voters to come to the polling stations at predetermined times. Voters will cast their votes by marking the provided ballot papers. This voting system is vulnerable to challenges such as vote tampering, voter identity fraud, inability to obtain real-time voting results, and the substantial funds required. Various electronic voting (e-voting) systems aim to enhance security and minimize costs. Blockchain technology, with its decentralized and immutable data storage system, has the potential to address the challenges in both traditional and e-voting systems. The decentralized nature of blockchain can eliminate the need for intermediaries, resolving trust issues between the parties involved. Additionally, the use of cryptographic hashing in blockchain makes it resistant to data manipulation. This paper proposes a framework for developing a secured e-voting system by leveraging blockchain technology. The proposed system aims to achieve four key properties: transparency, system reliability, user authentication, and non-repudiation. By incorporating these features, the framework can overcome challenges such as voter identity fraud and double voting, thereby enhancing the overall integrity and trustworthiness of the voting process.