Proponents argue for the ease of Internet voting. Voting can be done from one's home at any time, making it easier for everyone to vote, regardless of their life situation. Some contend that this would increase voter turnout. Moreover, Internet voting would eliminate the problem of voting results in the East affecting turn-out and voting in the West. This all sounds great, but there are some questions our nation needs to address before it shuts down local precinct voting booths.
Election fraud is the first problem to come to mind.
In 1997, California Governor Pete Wilson vetoed a digital voting bill because he feared that voter confidentiality in state elections would be compromised due to possible fraud. Concerns about technical and security issues prompted voters in Boulder, Colorado, to soundly defeat a recent proposal for phone voting in local elections. While the use of PIN numbers may alleviate security fears, states may have to confront new issues of political influence. Just bring your PIN number. Such events would be a whole new way to influence voters.