Today, JSON is the universal standard of data exchange. It is found in every area of programming, including front-end and server-side development, systems, middleware, and databases.

Fortunately, Google is publishing JSON election result data which will make it possible for developers to build their own mashups and create custom election monitoring tools.

JSON-LD extends JSON to include linking information. Here's how it could make JSON a top-tier player in hypermedia and the semantic web.