Is e-voting currently used in any elections with EMB participation?
Philippines
Answer
- Yes, in politically-binding national elections (elections for public office or direct democracy initiatives)
- Yes, in politically-binding sub-national elections (e.g. elections for regional legislature or executive office etc.)
Source
Republic Act No. 8436
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS
TO USE AN AUTOMATED ELECTION SYSTEM
IN THE MAY 11, 1998 NATIONAL OR LOCAL ELECTIONS
AND IN SUBSEQUENT NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTORAL EXERCISES,
PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Date: 22 December 1997
http://www.comelec.gov.ph/?r=References/RelatedLaws/ElectionLaws/AutomatedElection/RA8436
