Blockchain-based Electronic Voting: Case of Student Council Polls

The need for a blockchain-based e-voting system arises from the limitations and vulnerabilities associated with traditional voting methods. While paper-based voting has been the conventional approach for centuries, it is not without its challenges. These challenges include security risks, lack of transparency, limited accessibility and identity verification and privacy concerns. The study shows how blockchain can be implemented in the voting scene and also be able to mitigate the challenges brought about by the paper-based voting system. The methodology employed is linked to software development methodologies. The major findings include the improvement of voting systems in terms of security, transparency and auditability of elections. The use of this research can result in improved election processes.