Electronic vote machine technician configuring Brazilian voting machine

A technician configures the Brazilian electronic voting machine at twilight, ensuring the security and integrity of the electoral process.

About this subject

The Brazilian electronic voting machine, known as urna eletrônica, has been in use since 1996. Developed by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) in partnership with the National Institute for Space Research (INPE), it replaced paper ballots and drastically reduced electoral fraud. The device is portable, battery-powered, and has no internet connection, ensuring greater security against cyber attacks. Configuration is carried out by trained technicians who load candidate lists and specific polling station settings. This process often occurs at twilight to avoid interruptions. Brazil is one of the few countries to hold fully electronic elections, with over 150 million eligible voters. The urna eletrônica is internationally recognized for its efficiency and reliability, audited by political parties and international organizations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the electronic voting machine ensure vote security?

The machine has no internet connection, preventing remote attacks. It also uses encryption and prints a voting record for auditing.

Since when has the electronic voting machine been used in Brazil?

It was introduced in 1996, with the first fully electronic elections taking place in 2000.

Who developed the Brazilian electronic voting machine?

The machine was developed by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) in partnership with the National Institute for Space Research (INPE).