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When running electronic homeowner association (HOA) elections in California, an inspector of elections must be a part of the process. Their job is to oversee the election, ensuring every step from start to finish is fair, accurate, and transparent. The election inspector monitoring the voting process must be an independent third party to

When a homeowners association (HOA) is considering a transition to electronic voting, it often gets pushback on the issue of security. To ensure the utmost in security, an electronic voting system should have advanced encryption protocols, require multi-factor authentication from voters to verify their identities, and be housed within sec

Homeowner associations (HOAs) in California need to follow a long list of rules to ensure fairness in their activities. For example, the Davis-Stirling Act exists to keep HOAs transparent, protect voter information and data, and guarantee fair and secure elections. HOA voting in California has an election timeline that community represent

With the increase in popularity of online voting, California homeowner association (HOA) elections have never been easier. The challenge may be convincing HOA members of the benefits of adopting an electronic voting process. The key to building confidence in online voting is ingraining transparency and trust in the election process from b

In today’s digital age, the need for secure, reliable, and user-friendly voting systems has never been greater. Whether you're organizing a small community vote or managing a large-scale election, as the election administrator or vote administrator who works with the voting platform, choosing the right voting platform is crucial. One of

Updated: March 10th, 2026 Conducting a smooth and efficient election is crucial for any union, but the logistics of traditional voting (mail-in ballots, in-person voting, and manual tallying) can slow down the process and frustrate members. Fast and easy union voting is now possible thanks to modern technology, allowing unions to run elec

Suppose you’re a homeowners association (HOA) member and voting in California HOA elections. In this case, you’re probably aware that the law says voting must always be cast by secret ballot, irrespective of how it is submitted. The Davis-Stirling Act is the legal framework for community elections in California. The law has specific r

In order to maintain compliance with relevant laws, homeowner’s associations should use a clearly defined audit checklist for HOA voting procedures. This list should include information to be kept and validated at each step during the vote, from pre-election through announcement of the results.  The Davis-Stirling Act Amendment of

Voter anonymity is an important part of ensuring a vote is held fairly. California has strong confidentiality laws for homeowner voting. It requires that ballots remain secret and can only be accessed by an independent inspector of elections unrelated to the HOA.  Voting in California HOA elections can now be held online, thanks to D

With in-person voting becoming less common, many organizations are relying on encryption methods for secret ballots to conduct secure elections. These methods include the 256-bit encryption used by financial institutions and security measures such as two-factor authentication and digital audit paper trails.  California HOA elections

If you’re holding an election, there are plenty of rules you need to be aware of. Homeowners association (HOA) elections in California (CA) are no different.  CA HOA voting follows a strict set of rules. In addition to the election rules dictated by each HOA’s bylaws, every California homeowners association must comply with the D

Updated: January 5th, 2026 Digital election confirmation is a critical feature for ensuring transparency and trust in modern elections. Digital election confirmation refers to the ability for voters to verify that their ballot has been received, counted accurately, and securely recorded, providing both peace of mind and accountability thr

Preventing vote tampering in community elections is paramount to maintaining voter trust in the process. Secure online voting systems with auditable results can provide these services while preventing tampering before it starts.  HOA elections in California can now be held online, thanks to amendments made to the Davis-Stirling Act o

How much time did you spend on your last election counting paper ballots for your homeowners association (HOA)? Today, digitizing the election process can save hours of administrative work and provide benefits like real-time monitoring of electronic ballots. When you use an online election platform like ElectionBuddy that complies with Ca