DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ONLINE VOTING main1 EDITED
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The paper presents the design and implementation of an online voting system aimed at enhancing the electoral process in student unions. It emphasizes the importance of reliable, transparent, and efficient voting mechanisms, particularly in democratic environments where individual freedoms are paramount. The proposed system addresses inherent issues with traditional voting methods, such as the risk of physical conflicts and the challenges posed by manual processes, by implementing an electronic framework that aims to simplify voter participation while ensuring integrity and accuracy in vote counting.
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