Choosing a Solution
The group identified three possible solutions to improving electoral integrity from a technological perspective:
Voter Identification and Registration
Vote Casting
Verifying Votes
Initially, our group considered Why Not Try Them All? We had envisioned a desktop and mobile application that took the voter from voter identification and registration to casting the vote to verifying the vote was counted. However, the more we discussed the logistical and technical challenges, this did not seem to be feasible. We felt it was wiser to tackle one solution and then over time add the additional solutions.
To determine as a group which solution to tackle, we decided to develop a matrix using the methodology described in the asynchronous work as Opinions vs. Objectives. Our primary objective was to choose the solution that could make the largest impact on electoral integrity. To determine this, we identified the primary qualities the solution needed to improve electoral integrity. We then rated them based on what solution was more likely to display those qualities. We color-coded the ratings to display a heat map.