Cybersecurity concerns front and center as online voting expected to shape future elections

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Online voting is likely to shape future election cycles, according to a study from OneLogin. 59% of respondents expect online voting will become a reality within five years.

Online voting demographics

Though various demographics differ in their opinions about online voting, respondents shared concerns about the possibility of fraud and compromised data security.

49% of millennial and 55% of Gen Z voters believe that online options would make them more likely to vote while only 35% of those ages 74+ felt the same. Digital voting might also assist during the pandemic as 26% of respondents indicated COVID-19 could impact their likelihood of voting in the general election this fall.

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