SmoothBallot

Problem

Nigerian institutions still rely on paper-based voting and manual vote counting for elections. This forces voters to wait in long queues, limits participation for those who cannot be physically present, and delays the announcement of results. Manual collation of results also increases the risk of human error, electoral malpractice, and disputes over election outcomes. These challenges make the electoral process stressful, time-consuming, and less transparent, reducing voters' confidence in the fairness and credibility of elections.

Solution

SmoothBallot, a platform that digitizes institutional elections by enabling voters to cast their votes online, eliminating long queues and manual vote counting. It automates vote collation and result generation, making elections faster, more accessible, transparent, and reliable.

Results

SmoothBallot has powered 40+ elections to date, serving more than 20,000 voters with a seamless voting experience and same-day results, replacing the traditional system.

Technologies used

• Node.js
• TypeScript
• Next.js
• Postgres
• MongoDB
• Redis
• Linux
• Docker