Blockchain for electronic voting: A security approach

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https://doi.org/10.61467/2007.1558.2026.v17i3.1272

Keywords:

Blockchain, Electronic voting, Cybersecurity, Data integrity, Cadena de bloques, Voto electrónico, Ciberseguridad

Abstract

This paper proposes an electronic voting system based on blockchain technology with the aim of guaranteeing the integrity, transparency, and automation of the electoral process. The developed solution uses smart contracts for the decentralized registration and counting of votes, eliminating human intervention in results processing and ensuring the immutability of the stored information. The results obtained demonstrate that the system prevents duplicate votes, preserves the traceability of each record, and generates high levels of trust among participating users. The research demonstrates the viability of blockchain technology as an alternative to strengthen the reliability of digital electoral processes and establishes a solid foundation for future large-scale implementations.

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Título en español:

La cadena de bloques para el voto electrónico: un enfoque de seguridad

Resumen:

Este artículo propone un sistema de votación electrónica basado en la tecnología blockchain con el objetivo de garantizar la integridad, la transparencia y la automatización del proceso electoral. La solución desarrollada utiliza contratos inteligentes para el registro y el recuento descentralizados de los votos, lo que elimina la intervención humana en el procesamiento de los resultados y garantiza la inmutabilidad de la información almacenada. Los resultados obtenidos demuestran que el sistema evita los votos duplicados, garantiza la trazabilidad de cada registro y genera un alto nivel de confianza entre los usuarios participantes. La investigación demuestra la viabilidad de la tecnología blockchain como alternativa para reforzar la fiabilidad de los procesos electorales digitales y sienta una base sólida para futuras implementaciones a gran escala.

Palabras Claves:

Cadena de bloques, Voto electrónico, Ciberseguridad, Descentralización, Integridad de los datos

 

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Author Biography

Evangelina Lezama-León, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo

Dr. Evangelina Lezama León is a Research Professor at the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Escuela Superior de Tizayuca where she is the leader of the Information Technologies and Applied Artificial Intelligence Research group. Her interests are applied artificial intelligence, Blockchain and information security.... She holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a Master's degree in Computer Science and a PhD in Strategic Planning and Technology Management. She has a Prodep profile and is a candidate to the National System of Researchers. She is a member of the Ibero-American Blockchain and Cybersecurity Network (RIBCI).

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2026-06-12

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De-La-Rosa-Lopez, M. E., Lezama-León, E., Solís-Galindo, A. E., & Acuña-Galv´án, I. (2026). Blockchain for electronic voting: A security approach . International Journal of Combinatorial Optimization Problems and Informatics, 17(3), 190–198. https://doi.org/10.61467/2007.1558.2026.v17i3.1272

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