Voting among the armed forces continues to be a logistical challenge—especially for those who are deployed. Now a state commission that advises the General Assembly on technology issues has recommended enabling military personnel who are stationed overseas to cast their votes on-line if needed. But as Virginia Public Radio’s Anne Marie Morgan reports, some information technology experts also warned about ballot security and integrity.
Virginia Considers On-Line Voting for Military
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