A Secure and Transparent E-Voting Framework Using Blockchain and Smart Contracts

Abstract

Electronic voting systems have gained significant attention due to the increasing demand for secure, transparent, and efficient electoral processes. Traditional voting systems often suffer from issues such as vote tampering, lack of transparency, centralized control, and security vulnerabilities. Blockchain technology provides a decentralized and immutable platform that can address these challenges effectively. This research proposes a secure and transparent electronic voting framework using blockchain and smart contracts. The proposed system utilizes decentralized ledger technology to ensure data integrity, voter authentication, transparency, and tamper-resistant vote storage. Smart contracts are employed to automate vote validation and result generation while eliminating the need for intermediaries. The framework enhances electoral trust by ensuring that votes cannot be altered once recorded on the blockchain. The proposed model demonstrates improved security, transparency, auditability, and reliability compared to conventional voting systems. The study concludes that blockchain-based voting systems have significant potential to modernize electoral processes and increase public confidence in democratic institutions.