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Record keeping best practices for HOA elections include maintaining documentation on eligible voters, voting records, and results of past elections. These help HOAs avoid legal challenges and keep them safe from costly governmental investigations.  California HOA elections have recently been allowed to take place online, thanks to th

Technology has made it easier to gather opinions and make decisions in all aspects of our lives, including CA HOA elections. Online election platforms make voter engagement tracking simple. You can automatically track who has voted, although their identity is kept secret to preserve anonymity.   This ability provides valuable vo

We’re thrilled to announce that ElectionBuddy has enhanced our Zoom integration and been added to the Zoom marketplace. We are Zooming with Zoom so you can host your ElectionBuddy MeetingVotes directly within Zoom. Voters can now participate in the entire voting process without ever leaving the Zoom platform! With this new integration,

The Results Center empowers administrators to easily share voting results in a single, centralized location. This simplifies results distribution for motions, organizations that conduct multiple votes, and more. Administrators can share the Results Center link via email, during live meetings, or directly on the organization website, voter

2024 has been an exciting year for ElectionBuddy, especially with our participation in Homeowner Association events both locally and nationally. This year’s events were standouts, providing us with invaluable opportunities to reconnect with existing customers, engage with new prospects, and showcase our evolving solutions. From insightf

In 2024, we had the privilege of attending the ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition, a premier event for professional associations. This gathering provided an invaluable opportunity to connect with industry leaders, strengthen existing relationships, and gain deeper insights into the evolving needs of organizations across different sector

Does your community quickly run out of parking spaces? Is the pool area overdue for an upgrade? Should homeowners have the freedom to modernize their homes as they see fit? Homeowners association (HOA) boards can address homeowners' questions and concerns, make decisions that improve residents' quality of life, maintain property values, a

There are several ways a homeowners association (HOA) can manage a tie that occurs during an election (or during a vote on an essential issue). HOAs may decide to host a runoff or special election, the board could make the final tie-breaking call, or they could opt for something as simple as a coin toss […]

We had the honor of attending The Church Network event in Lexington, Kentucky—a premier annual gathering that unites church leaders and active members dedicated to finding innovative ways to enrich their congregations’ experiences. As the demand for hybrid voting solutions—combining online and in-person options—continues to grow,

Updated: June 23, 2025 A successful and transparent election process is at the heart of any thriving homeowners association (HOA). It’s not just about casting ballots; it’s about ensuring the entire process follows state regulations, whether it’s the HOA voting rules in California, Florida, or any other state.  The role of HOA

Elections can be expensive. If done the old-fashioned way, you must buy paper supplies, pay people to oversee the voting process, rent a space for voting, account for postage, and so much more. It can cost your homeowners association (HOA) hundreds of dollars to hold an election. The good news is your state may allow […]

In 2024, we had the honor of attending two University trade shows that enabled us to broaden our network, deepen relationships, and uncover valuable insights into the ever-changing needs of the higher education sector. From Rhode Island to Halifax, these events offered a fantastic opportunity to engage with industry professionals, explore

Homeowners association (HOA) elections can sometimes stir up emotions and lead to complaints if the results or the process don't meet everyone's expectations. Addressing issues quickly and fairly is key to keeping balance within your community.  Clear, easy-to-understand election policies and procedures are key for HOA voting in Cali

In-person HOA meetings in California were standard operating procedure for decades. However, as homeownership has diversified, many HOAs struggled to get members to attend meetings. Using Zoom for HOA meetings in California is now possible thanks to recent changes in the law like the Davis-Stirling Act amendment. This has greatly increase