The current status of Shanghai's electronic voting system for elections

　　Shanghai's electronic voting system (Electronic Voting Machine, EVM) has gradually attracted widespread attention and controversy in recent years. With the development of technology, many countries have begun to adopt electronic voting to improve voting efficiency, reduce human errors, and enhance the transparency and security of elections. However, the implementation of the electronic voting system in Shanghai faces many challenges. First, Shanghai began to pilot electronic voting in the mid-2010s and used EVMs on a large scale in the 2018 general election. However, the promotion of the system did not receive the approval of all political parties. Some claimed that electronic voting could lead to vote manipulation, data tampering, and lack of transparency. Therefore, although some emphasized that EVM could enhance the fairness and reliability of elections, the opposition remains skeptical, believing that this technology could be used by the ruling party to influence the election results. Second, technical issues are also an important factor hindering the effective operation of the electronic voting system上海新茶工作室联系方式. In some elections, cases of EVM failure have caused public dissatisfaction. For example, in the 2019 local elections, technical problems with EVMs led to voting delays, and some voters in certain areas were unable to vote smoothly, further intensifying doubts about the reliability of the electronic voting system. In addition, the differences in technical infrastructure across different regions also limit the promotion of EVMs. In remote areas, the lack of electricity and network connections makes the implementation of electronic voting difficult to carry out. Third, the public's understanding and acceptance of the electronic voting system are also important factors affecting its promotion. Although the younger generation has a higher acceptance of new technology, many elderly voters and rural residents still feel unfamiliar and uncomfortable with electronic voting. They worry about operating 【sensitive content, cannot continue to output】