BallotGo - E-Voting Application Frontend

This repository contains the frontend for BallotGo, a secure e-voting application built with React. This application is designed to provide a seamless, secure, and user-friendly voting experience while ensuring data integrity and vote verifiability.

Features

• User Authentication and OTP Verification: Allows users to securely sign in and verify their identity with OTP.
• Candidate Selection and Vote Submission: Provides an intuitive UI for users to select candidates and submit votes.
• Real-Time Status Updates: Displays voting status and confirmation upon successful vote submission.
• Verification Screens: Supports individual verification for users to confirm their votes.

Backend Repository for BallotGo

Project Overview

BallotGo’s frontend leverages React to create a dynamic, responsive voting interface. It works in conjunction with the backend’s cryptographic security measures to provide a private and transparent voting process. This client interface allows users to authenticate, vote, and verify their submissions securely.

Key Security Techniques

1. JWT-Based Secure User Authentication
   JSON Web Tokens (JWT) are used for secure user authentication and role-based management:

   • Token Storage: JWT is securely stored on the client side and used to validate the user’s session.
   • Token Validation: Tokens are validated on restricted routes, ensuring only authorized users can access sensitive areas like voting screens.

2. OTP Verification for Identity Authentication
   OTP verification is implemented to add an extra layer of security:

   • Dynamic OTP Requests: Users can request an OTP on login or vote submission, which is verified by the backend.
   • Time-Limited Validity: OTPs are only valid for a short time, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.

3. Blind Signatures and Vote Anonymity
   The frontend encrypts and submits votes, while blind signatures provided by the backend maintain vote anonymity and integrity.

Additional Security Features

BallotGo’s frontend works with backend cryptographic features to ensure privacy and transparency in the voting process:

1. End-to-End Encryption for Secure Data Transmission
   All data, including votes and authentication details, are encrypted during transmission to maintain confidentiality.

2. Individual and Universal Verifiability
   Users can verify their vote inclusion, and third-party observers can verify the tally without accessing specific vote details.

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Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14 or above)
• Git (optional, for cloning the repo)

Project Setup

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/username/ballotgo-frontend.git
   cd ballotgo-frontend

2. Install Dependencies

   npm install

3. Run the Application

   npm start
   

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Contribution

1. Udara Wijesinghe

2. Vishvadini Kurukulasooriya

3. Sanuja Edirisinghe