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Alexander K. Kozhevnikov
master's degree, Ural Institute of Management - branch of RANEPA under the President of the Russian Federation
(Yekaterinburg, Russia),
Alex_kozh00@mail.ru

Experience of Using E-Voting Tools in the G7 Electoral Process

Scientific adviser:
Artem V. Mazein
Reviewer:
Anastasia A. Shljamina
Paper submitted on: 03/15/2025;
Accepted on: 03/30/2025;
Published online on: 03/30/2025.
Abstract. This article examines the experience of using electronic voting tools in the electoral processes of the Group of Seven (G7) countries. The author conducts a comparative legal analysis to compare the norms and practices in various countries, uses the method of statistical processing to identify patterns and trends, and applies modeling to propose enhancements to legal regulation. As a result, the article offers recommendations for improving legal frameworks, which include the implementation of pilot projects and the development of an integrated voting platform that leverages modern technologies, among other suggestions.
Keywords: electronic voting, G7, electoral process, digital technologies, information security, legal mechanisms

For citation: Kozhevnikov, A. K. Experience of Using E-Voting Tools in the G7 Electoral Process. StudArctic forum. 2025, 10 (1): 29–39.

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