!["This system [from Smartmatic] was an important measure aimed at improving the transparency and verifiability of the election process and was positively received by civil society organizations in Kenya and the wider region."](/fileadmin/user_upload/Kenya_Elections_Smartmatic_2022__1_.png "\"This system [from Smartmatic] was an important measure aimed at improving the transparency and verifiability of the election process and was positively received by civil society organizations in Kenya and the wider region.\"")
"This system [from Smartmatic] was an important measure aimed at improving the transparency and verifiability of the election process and was positively received by civil society organizations in Kenya and the wider region."
The Carter Center | Kenya, 2022
"We find here that nine out of 10 Filipinos are satisfied with the vote counting machines"
Pulse Asia president Ronald Holmes said in a post-elections assessment forum | The Philippines, 2022
![It is better for the voting to take place by [electronic] machine. In this way the reporting of election results is quick and easy.](/fileadmin/user_upload/Bulgaria_Statement_election_2021.png "It is better for the voting to take place by [electronic] machine. In this way the reporting of election results is quick and easy.")
It is better for the voting to take place by [electronic] machine. In this way the reporting of election results is quick and easy.
Rositsa Mateva, CEC chairwoman | Bulgaria, 2021
Thanks to the changes introduced and the implementation of recommendations, today Honduras has a better electoral system.
Luis Guillermo Solís, chief of the mission observance of the OAS | Honduras, 2021
“With CGI, Smartmatic and partners, we knew the count was in safe hands. The commitment of their teams meant the rapid shift to delivering a COVID-safe election was a real success.”
Alex Conway, Deputy Greater London Returning Officer | London, 2021
!["I had the pleasure of witnessing the high degree of efficiency of the biometric identification system used throughout the country [Albania]. This is an important step, which can only increase confidence in the electoral process."](/fileadmin/user_upload/Albania_Statement_Election_2021.png "\"I had the pleasure of witnessing the high degree of efficiency of the biometric identification system used throughout the country [Albania]. This is an important step, which can only increase confidence in the electoral process.\"")
"I had the pleasure of witnessing the high degree of efficiency of the biometric identification system used throughout the country [Albania]. This is an important step, which can only increase confidence in the electoral process."
Reinhold Lopatka, Head of the OSCE delegation | Albania, 2021
During the March 3 California primary, 96.2% of Angelinos said using the VSAP to mark their ballot was “very easy” or “somewhat easy,” and 95.4% gave the same answers about printing and casting their ballot.
Loyola Marymount University exit poll | Los Angeles, 2020
![“I got the feedback that the VSAP machine was very friendly and easy to use. It’s opened the door. They loved it. The paper ballots, no. A lot of [disabled voters] couldn’t use them, they needed someone there to help them.”](/fileadmin/user_upload/Statement_VSAP_Disabled_Voter_1.png "“I got the feedback that the VSAP machine was very friendly and easy to use. It’s opened the door. They loved it. The paper ballots, no. A lot of [disabled voters] couldn’t use them, they needed someone there to help them.”")
“I got the feedback that the VSAP machine was very friendly and easy to use. It’s opened the door. They loved it. The paper ballots, no. A lot of [disabled voters] couldn’t use them, they needed someone there to help them.”
“There’s no ambiguity in this ballot. When it prints out there’s no pregnant chads, no deciphering the intent of the voter. It’s very clear. It’s human readable text. The device exceeds national security standards for voting”
Dean Logan, LA County registrar-recorder and county clerk | Los Angeles, 2019
![“As the results [from the Random Manual Audit] have shown, the level of accuracy is already high"](/fileadmin/user_upload/philippines-elections-voting.png "“As the results [from the Random Manual Audit] have shown, the level of accuracy is already high\"")
“As the results [from the Random Manual Audit] have shown, the level of accuracy is already high"
More than 88% of voters said they trust the new voting system. When asked, “How much do you trust that your vote will be counted as intended?” voters answered: Greatly trust 51.7% or Somewhat trust 35.0%
Loyola Marymount University exit poll | Los Angeles, 2020
“Belgium has an electronic voting system that is 100% secure. The system also allows voters to participate in any of the three official languages”
Pieter De Crem, Belgium's Minister of Interior | Belgium, 2019
"The incorporation of technology in the transmission of telegrams allowed to save time and generate trust in the elections"
Alejandro Tullio, Director of Public Affairs of Correo Argentino | Argentina, 2019
"We are very proud of the work that has been done in the provisional results (...), providing it with greater technology, greater agility, greater transparency"
"By offering online voting, we expanded the number of options citizens have to participate and made voting as convenient as possible. Technology proved key in engaging citizens and bolstering democracy.”
James Evans, Chairman of the Utah Republican Party | United States, 2016
“There is great satisfaction as to how we have managed electronic voting, an absolute novelty (…). We have experienced the future for Italy.”
Roberto Maroni, President of Lombardy | Italy, 2017
"The successful election and record voter participation were emblematic of the Philippines’ vibrant democracy."
Barack Obama, press statement issued by The White House |
The Philippines, 2016
"...This year’s municipal elections had the lowest cost per vote since 1996, when e-voting started in the country (...) the 2012 municipal election had a cost of R$ 395,279,694.00 (US$ 188,224,140)."
“I gave my e-vote. This is not only convenient, but a vote of confidence to one of the best IT systems in the world, a vote of confidence to the Estonian State”
Toomas Hendrik Ilves, President of Estonia | Estonia, 2014
"Smartmatic’s ePen solution was easy to use and reduced the time it normally takes to collect, validate and publish election results."
Andrew Colver, Rushmoor Borough Council’s Head of Democratic Services | United Kingdom, 2014
"A model of transparency and positive testament to the strength and vitality of democracy in the Philippines."
Barack Obama, press statement issued by The White House |
The Philippines, 2010
“The biometric system was successfully used both in our province and in other regions of the country such as Chaco, Corrientes, Jujuy, Formosa and Misiones.”
“… this experience was fruitful from two different standpoints: on one hand, it worked properly and without issues, and on the other hand, it dissuaded people from voting multiple times in different provinces."
Leandro Querido, director of Transparencia Electoral | Argentina, 2017
"The voting machines have been friendly to use (…). It is efficient, quick and transparent, which is what we are most interested in."
Angel Bozan, Mayor of Buin in The Maipu Province | Chile, 2015
"The final voter register contained 3,178,663 citizens. Stakeholders, including civil society organisations who observed the registration exercise, consider the voter register to be inclusive and credible."
European Union Election Observation Mission | Sierra Leone, 2018
![“Biometric kits will ensure that every Sierra Leonean is registered and the issue of double registration or [double] voting will be put to rest.”](/fileadmin/user_upload/sierra_leone_viewpoint.jpg "“Biometric kits will ensure that every Sierra Leonean is registered and the issue of double registration or [double] voting will be put to rest.”")
“Biometric kits will ensure that every Sierra Leonean is registered and the issue of double registration or [double] voting will be put to rest.”
Alfred Palo Conteh, Minister of Internal Affairs| Sierra Leone, 2017
![“The process of voter identification through the VADs [voter authentication devices] was conducted efficiently.”](/fileadmin/_migrated/news_uploads/armenia-statement2.jpg "“The process of voter identification through the VADs [voter authentication devices] was conducted efficiently.”")
“The process of voter identification through the VADs [voter authentication devices] was conducted efficiently.”
Central Electoral Commission of the Republic of Armenia | Armenia, 2017
"The deployment of biometric verification devices at polling stations across the country was very successful, and it had a significant impact on the credibility of the presidential, legislative and local council Ugandan elections."
"Because the elections were peaceful and credible, the peso recovered."
Jose Domingo Santiago III, Head of Research at UBS |
The Philippines, 2016
"Come election day, Filipinos created one of the largest paper audit trail in the history of elections with over 43 million voter-marked ballots and corresponding voter receipts, as well as over 2 million count reports, all available for auditing."
Democracy Watch Report | The Philippines, 2016
"What must be clear is that the Venezuelan electoral process provides every guarantee that is need to cast a vote. Everything is very well organized. It's a solid process."
Leonel Fernández, Chief of the Unasur observation mission | Venezuela, 2015
“The turnkey solution operated perfectly and all tasks were carried out on time and in a very professional way. The Smartmatic staff that assisted our IT engineering team performed an outstanding work.”
Andrew Wachtel, President of the American University of Central Asia | Kyrgyzstan, 2015
"The Commission on Elections deserves much appreciation for its management of a process, seen by many as highly credible, clean, and honest."
The Makati Business Club (MBC)|
The Philippines, 2016
"In less than an hour we surpassed 85% of the vote count in the province of Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas. The e-voting project has been a success in the province."
"This project allowed people with disabilities, the elderly, and women who were pregnant or holding children in their arms to exercise their right to vote more easily."
"It’s the most comprehensive electronic system I’ve seen in the world, because every step is automated."
"Clean, honest election always reassures investors about the stability of the country."
Melito S. Salazar, President of the Management Association of the Philippines |
The Philippines, 2013
"I know the voting systems in South America, and I can affirm with full authority that Venezuela has one of the most advanced and reliable systems in the region and the continent."
"The strength of the Venezuelan electoral process resides on the automated voting and vote counting system (...) The automated voting system in Venezuela can be audited at every stage".
IDEA International study mission and Andres Bello Catholic University | Venezuela, 2015
“We were encouraged to see so many Filipinos expressing their views and differences during the campaigns and making their voices heard at the polls today.”
U.S. Embassy in a statement |
The Philippines, 2013
"I’m smiling again. The automation is a success."
Jose Melo, Chairman of the Commission on Elections | The Philippines, 2010
"...That’s the beauty of automation. There’s no room for cheating."
Henrietta T. de Villa, Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) |
The Philippines, 2010
"We are pleasantly surprised by the great technological advance that a biometric voter registry represents for Bolivian elections."
Arístides Royo, Chief of the OAS Observers Mission | Bolivia, 2010
“The current system, in place for the last five national votes, has reliably protected the integrity of the automated voting process”.
Final Report from the Carter Center’s Study Mission | Venezuela, 2012
"The voting system in place in Venezuela is transparent and together with Brazil’s, is one of the most up-to-date."
John Giulani, Member of the OAS | Venezuela, 2010
!["This voting system [Smartmatic] is designed in such a way that it is not possible to manipulate final results."](/fileadmin/user_upload/Venezuela_Statement.jpg "\"This voting system [Smartmatic] is designed in such a way that it is not possible to manipulate final results.\"")
"This voting system [Smartmatic] is designed in such a way that it is not possible to manipulate final results."
Cesar Gaviria, OAS General Secretary |
Venezuela, 2004
!["The system [from Smartmatic] developed in Venezuela is probably the most advanced system in the world to date."](/fileadmin/_migrated/news_uploads/european_union_flag_-_statement.jpg "\"The system [from Smartmatic] developed in Venezuela is probably the most advanced system in the world to date.\"")
"The system [from Smartmatic] developed in Venezuela is probably the most advanced system in the world to date."
EU Mission Final Report |
Venezuela, 2005
"If they can do it in Venezuela, I think we can do it here in the United States, too."
Rebecca Mercuri, Ph.D. e-voting |
Venezuela, 2004
"Our observations confirm that the process took place without problems, and that the results were transmitted quickly in the great majority of cases."
Alistair MacDonald, Ambassador of the European Union to the Philippines | The Philippines, 2010
