E-Voting Application Using Blockchain

Year : 2025 | Volume : 12 | Issue : 02 | Page : 12 21
    By

    Pratik Pawar,

  • Shreyash Kadam,

  • Harsh Thakur,

  • Prabhat Thakur,

  • Ambuj Kumar,

  1. Student, Department of Computer Engineering Mumbai University, Vishwaniketan’s Institute of Management, Entrepreneurship & Engineering Technology (iMEET) Khalapur, Raigad, Maharashtra, India
  2. Student, Department of Computer Engineering Mumbai University, Vishwaniketan’s Institute of Management, Entrepreneurship & Engineering Technology (iMEET) Khalapur, Raigad, Maharashtra, India
  3. Student, Department of Computer Engineering Mumbai University, Vishwaniketan’s Institute of Management, Entrepreneurship & Engineering Technology (iMEET) Khalapur, Raigad, Maharashtra, India
  4. Student, Department of Computer Engineering Mumbai University, Vishwaniketan’s Institute of Management, Entrepreneurship & Engineering Technology (iMEET) Khalapur, Raigad, Maharashtra, India
  5. Professor, Department of Computer Engineering Mumbai University, Vishwaniketan’s Institute of Management, Entrepreneurship & Engineering Technology (iMEET) Khalapur, Raigad, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

Electronic voting (e-voting) is increasingly recognized as a method for improving the electoral process by enhancing security, accessibility, and efficiency. However, traditional e-voting systems present challenges, including security vulnerabilities, lack of transparency, and privacy concerns. This study presents an e-voting system powered by blockchain technology, designed to enhance decentralization, security, and protection against fraud. By leveraging blockchain’s features such as immutability,
transparency, and cryptographic security, this model mitigates risks related to vote tampering and unauthorized access. Smart contracts facilitate automated vote counting and verification, ensuring system integrity and auditability. Advanced cryptographic methods like zero-knowledge proofs and homomorphic encryption strengthen voter privacy while ensuring the election process remains transparent and verifiable. The paper also details the system’s architecture, security evaluation, and
comparison with conventional voting methods. The findings indicate that blockchain-based e-voting offers a scalable and reliable solution for more transparent electoral processes. E-voting has revolutionized the electoral process by improving accessibility and efficiency. However, traditional e- voting systems suffer from security vulnerabilities, centralization risks, and lack of transparency. This paper proposes a blockchain-based e-voting application that ensures security, decentralization, and fraud resistance. By leveraging blockchain’s immutable ledger, cryptographic security, and decentralized consensus, the system mitigates risks associated with vote manipulation and unauthorized access. Smart contracts automate vote casting, verification, and counting, ensuring real-time integrity. Techniques like homomorphic encryption and zero-knowledge proofs help protect voter privacy while ensuring the voting process remains transparent and verifiable. The study presents the system’s architecture, security evaluation, and comparative analysis with conventional voting systems. The results indicate that blockchain-based e-voting enhances trust, transparency, and voter confidence in democratic processes.

Keywords: Blockchain, e-voting, smart contracts, cybersecurity, transparency, cryptography, decentralization

[This article belongs to Journal of Software Engineering Tools & Technology Trends ]

How to cite this article:
Pratik Pawar, Shreyash Kadam, Harsh Thakur, Prabhat Thakur, Ambuj Kumar. E-Voting Application Using Blockchain. Journal of Software Engineering Tools & Technology Trends. 2025; 12(02):12-21.
How to cite this URL:
Pratik Pawar, Shreyash Kadam, Harsh Thakur, Prabhat Thakur, Ambuj Kumar. E-Voting Application Using Blockchain. Journal of Software Engineering Tools & Technology Trends. 2025; 12(02):12-21. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/josettt/article=2025/view=207280


References

  1. Swan M. Blockchain: Blueprint for a New Economy. Sebastopol, CA, USA: O’Reilly Media, Inc; 2015.
  2. Zheng Z, Xie S, Dai HN, Chen X, Wang H. Blockchain challenges and opportunities: a survey. Int J Web Grid Serv. 2018; 14 (4): 352–375.
  3. Jafar U, Ab Aziz MJ, Shukur Z, Hussain HA. A systematic literature review and meta-analysis on scalable blockchain-based electronic voting systems. Sensors. 2022; 22 (19): 7585.
  4. Kshetri N, Voas J. Blockchain-enabled e-voting. IEEE Softw. 2018; 35 (4): 95–99.
  5. Hjálmarsson FÞ, Hreiðarsson GK, Hamdaqa M, Hjálmtýsson G. Blockchain-based e-voting system. In: 2018 IEEE 11th International Conference on Cloud Computing (CLOUD), San Francisco, CA, USA, July 2–7, 2018. pp. 983–986.
  6. Wu HT, Yang CY. A blockchain-based network security mechanism for voting systems. In: 2018 1st International Cognitive Cities Conference (IC3), Okinawa, Japan, August 7–9, 2018. pp. 227– 230.
  7. Xiao S, Wang XA, Wang W, Wang H. Survey on blockchain-based electronic voting. In: Barolli L, Nishino H, Miwa H, editors. Advances in Intelligent Networking and Collaborative Systems: The 11th International Conference on Intelligent Networking and Collaborative Systems (INCoS- 2019). Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing; 2020. pp. 559–567.
  8. Jafar U, Aziz MJ, Shukur Z. Blockchain for electronic voting system—review and open research challenges. Sensors. 2021; 21 (17): 5874.
  9. Hajian Berenjestanaki M, Barzegar HR, El Ioini N, Pahl C. Blockchain-based e-voting systems: a technology review. Electronics. 2023; 13 (1): 17.
  10. Jafar U, Ab Aziz MJ, Shukur Z, Hussain HA. A systematic literature review and meta-analysis on scalable blockchain-based electronic voting systems. Sensors. 2022; 22 (19): 7585.
  11. Spanos A, Kantzavelou I. A blockchain-based electronic voting system: Ethervote. arXiv preprint. arXiv:2307.10726. July 20, 2023.
  12. Mukherjee A, Majumdar S, Kolya AK, Nandi S. A privacy-preserving blockchain-based e-voting system. arXiv preprint. arXiv:2307.08412. July 17, 2023.
Regular Issue Subscription Review Article
Volume 12
Issue 02
Received 13/02/2025
Accepted 09/03/2025
Published 15/04/2025
Publication Time 61 Days
259

Login


My IP

PlumX Metrics