Development of a Biometric Electronic Voting System

Electoral processes in many developing countries continue to face challenges related to voter impersonation, lack of transparency, and reduced public trust. This project presents the development of a biometric electronic voting system designed to enhance the integrity, accuracy, and security of electoral processes. The system integrates biometric fingerprint authentication to ensure that only registered and eligible voters are allowed to cast a vote, thereby eliminating multiple voting and identity fraud.

The proposed system is composed of both hardware and software components, including a microcontroller based control unit, a fingerprint sensor for voter authentication, a secure voting interface, and a centralized database for voter and vote management. The system workflow begins with biometric verification, followed by vote casting and secure storage of election data. Emphasis is placed on system reliability, data integrity, and ease of use.

Experimental testing demonstrates that the system successfully authenticates voters and accurately records votes while maintaining system security. The results indicate that biometric electronic voting systems can significantly improve election credibility and operational efficiency. This work contributes to the ongoing development of secure and transparent electronic voting technologies suitable for use in small- to medium scale elections.