This analysis highlights a critical tension between electoral integrity, privacy, and inclusivity in modern democracies. The strongest version of the narrative—supported by concrete examples—is that technological advancements in voting systems, while aimed at improving security, often disproportionately exclude marginalized groups and violate privacy. The pattern of disenfranchisement is systemic, affecting LGBTQ+ individuals, ethnic and religious minorities, disabled voters, and low-income popu...