Online Voting System Project with Source Code (Node.js + React 2026)

Create a complete full stack Online Voting System using Node.js and React.

Project Overview:
Build a secure and scalable web application that allows users to vote online with proper authentication and result tracking.

Tech Stack:
- Frontend: React.js
- Backend: Node.js with Express
- Database: MongoDB or MySQL
- Authentication: JWT-based login system

Core Modules:

1. User Authentication
- Secure login and registration
- JWT authentication
- Prevent duplicate voting

2. Voting System
- Display candidates list
- Allow users to vote once
- Store votes securely

3. Admin Panel
- Add/manage candidates
- Monitor voting activity
- Control election status (start/stop voting)

4. Result Management
- Real-time vote counting
- Display results with charts/graphs

5. Security Features
- Prevent multiple votes from same user
- Secure API endpoints

Technical Requirements:
- RESTful API architecture
- MVC structure
- Responsive UI design
- Axios for API calls

Database:
- User schema
- Candidate schema
- Vote schema

Output Requirements:
- Full source code (frontend + backend)
- Setup instructions
- API documentation
- Database schema
- Sample data

Make the project secure, beginner-friendly, and suitable for final year students.