[swerveonem]

This removes the cryptography aspects, which is what keeps the system and results verifiable after the fact. Of course the votes can be counted and statistical estimations of accuracy can be used to attempt to detect fraud but that can also be performed AFTER each individual vote is recorded on a blockchain. In fact the only reason not to utilize blockchain technology in election processes is to ensure the results can be manipulated.

[throwawaymath]

Can you clarify this a bit? What unique security assurances are offered by a blockchain that cannot be provided by other cryptographic methods?

[icebraining]

What blockchain voting scheme(s) provide at least as much anonymity as paper ballots?