The BTC network is used to record the results of the local Republican Party elections, demonstrating the application of blockchain in elections.

Odaily Planet Daily News Tennessee's Williamson County Republican Party used the BTC network to preserve its leadership election results on March 4th, and the data was permanently recorded on Block number 886370. According to the Simple Proof platform, Steve Hickey was elected chairman, Tim Raynaud was elected treasurer, and Leigh Ann Cates was appointed secretary. Blockchain voting systems are considered secure alternatives to traditional paper-based and electronic systems, due to their tamper-resistant, transparent, and distributed nature. Such systems have the potential to ensure election integrity, reduce election costs, and provide instantly verifiable results. However, the Block chain voting system still faces challenges. A 2020 study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology pointed out that certain Block chain voting platforms have network security risks, including off-chain data execution and identity recognition issues. Experts believe that a sufficient degree of decentralization and ensuring that all data calculations are executed on the chain can effectively mitigate these issues, making Block chain voting a viable solution. (Cointelegraph)