College Voting System for Leader Election
ABSTARCT :
The electronic voting system (E-voting System) is a web-based application that enables voters to record safe and confidential votes electronically. This research aims to develop an E-Voting System by exploiting the ‘reCAPTCHA’ security component for a private international college.
The Waterfall Model is deemed the most suitable to be used after data was gathered prior to developing the system and it is also considered simple to be employed.
The functional testing was conducted with thirty students and results revealed that 63% of the respondents are in agreement that the traditional voting system should be supplanted with electronic voting system, especially to cut down the time in the voting process.
Ultimately, the system developed demonstrated that it efficient, reliable and displayed transparency in the Evoting System.
EXISTING SYSTEM :
The present voting system in our institution is done usingforms.It is difficult for the voter to change the Candidate at the time of voting. It is difficult to track the registered voters and the absentee voting.
As all the operations are done manually,it requires huge time for counting and publishing the result. In the present system it is difficult to ensure privacy, security and accuracy.
At the time of voting, if a voter makes an incorrect choice,it is difficult to correct it. There is no guarantee that all votes are counted. The process needs massive paper handling and create security problem.
DISADVANTAGE :
Voter Fraud: If the system is not secured properly, there is a risk of fraud where unauthorized individuals can vote or manipulate the results.
System Failure: A technical malfunction (e.g., server crashes, errors in voting systems) could lead to lost votes or incorrect tallies.
Informed Voting: Some students may not be well-informed about the candidates, which can lead to uninformed or random voting that does not reflect the collective needs of the student body.
Campaigning Pressure: In a college setting, there may be excessive campaigning or peer pressure influencing votes, potentially skewing the results.
Lack of Diversity: The election system may favor certain groups or demographics, resulting in underrepresentation of minorities or marginalized communities.
PROPOSED SYSTEM :
The proposed system is designed considering all the drawbacks listed in the existing system.The system supports two groups of users,administrator and voters. Administrator has the permission to create the contestant database and the voter database.
Based on the configuration,the voter can use the system for polling. The system also maintains the voting status for each and every voter.
Once voting is completed by the user, the system will not allow again voting for that polling. If a voter makes an incorrect choice,the system allows correcting it.The system can also be configured to announce the results based on timer setting.
ADVANTAGE :
Student Empowerment: It allows students to have a direct say in choosing their leaders, fostering a sense of responsibility and active participation in the democratic process.
Clear Process: When implemented correctly, a college voting system can provide a transparent election process, where all voters know how their vote is counted and how the final result is reached.
Equal Voice for All Students: A voting system ensures that every student has an equal opportunity to participate in the election of their leaders, promoting fairness.
Leaders Are Accountable: Leaders elected through a voting process are more likely to be accountable to the student body, as they know their position is a direct result of the votes cast by their peers.
Organized Elections: College elections can be designed to ensure a well-structured process, whether through electronic voting or traditional paper ballots, making sure that the process is fair and efficient.
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