Keyword: «remote electronic voting»

The article deals with the problem of legal regulation of a remote election campaign with a faction of the electoral rights of citizens and the right to participate in a referendum.

The remote electronic voting (DEG) system in Russia is a modern way that allows citizens to participate in elections and referendums via the Internet. It was introduced in order to make the electoral process more accessible, as well as to reduce the risks associated with personal visits to polling stations. This system uses the latest encryption and identification technologies to ensure the security and anonymity of voting.

The article analyzes the impact of the introduction of remote electronic voting on the level of public confidence in the electoral system of the Russian Federation. The article examines the legal and technological risks that reduce the legitimacy of elections, including the problem of the «black box», the threat of digital coercion and access inequality. Institutional confidence-building factors are identified: auditability of the program code, the institution of a digital observer and the voluntary use of remote electronic voting. Practical recommendations for public authorities on increasing transparency and legal protection of remote voting are offered.