When voting, students first log on using their password. The getAccess system verifies their identity and then, based on their school and grade level, the Vote Here Election System delivers a ballot customized to the voter, based on their individual profile. After voting, students log off and results are captured and tabulated by VoteHere.net. Once voting closes and results are available, students can again log on via the getAccess solution to review the results. The triad of enCommerce, Kids Voting Silicon Valley, and VoteHere.net brings to bear expertise that makes Virtual Vote the most innovative online voting project yet.
Administrators facilitate the entire voting process, similar to the adult voting process.
In previous years, students cast votes via a software program provided on a diskette. The diskettes were then gathered, information was downloaded, tallied, and the results were made available. The new process is much faster and far more seamless and secure. Preparation for Participation in Democracy Students began registering for Virtual Vote 2000 in early February, after completing a curriculum designed by Kids Voting and provided to participating schools. The first Virtual Vote will be cast today at KidsVention 2000, an interactive political convention, presided over by California Secretary of State Bill Jones.