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ElectionBuddy's mission, “Accessible Democracy Around The World”, is at the heart of our newest feature, Advanced Language Customization. Allowing more voters to participate in their preferred language is a key part in improving voter turnout and ensuring that voters feel engaged and comfortable with the vote they are casting. That’

Voter outreach in New York homeowner elections is critical to maximizing the number of HOA members who vote during elections. In the past, HOA voting ballots were usually distributed via mail to members. The process was complicated due to ever-changing addresses and out-of-date voter rolls.  In an effort to increase HOA voter turnout

Homeowner associations in New York must comply with statutes on voting rights to ensure they are not discriminating against certain individuals. In years past, HOA election voting options were typically limited to in-person or mail-in voting. This led to fewer community members casting votes.  With the rise of online voting platforms

HOAs in Texas are required to give members written notice at least ten days before a vote taking place at a meeting or twenty days before a vote taking place outside of a meeting. While each HOA may use their bylaws to establish their own rules and regulations, according to the state of Texas, electronic […]

Busy schedules mean it’s not always possible for shareholders to attend every meeting. So, how can you ensure quorum is met when members can’t physically attend? Proxy voting.  Proxy voting is the process of authorizing someone else, known as a “proxy holder”, to vote on your behalf. This system allows members to participate

HOA New York Member Voting Eligibility is determined by ownership of a property in an HOA-governed community. Homeowners' association voting ballots are distributed to all property owners in the community, and one property gets one ballot. HOAs in New York are governed by both state and federal laws. Individual HOA rules and regulations m

HOA legal quorum standards in Texas state that, unless bylaws specify otherwise, meetings and votes may proceed if persons able to cast at least 20% of the votes are present. This language is the way it is because of a lack of specificity in state law as to how property owners are represented.  Understanding when […]

HOA elections in Texas must, like all HOAs, follow federal regulations, state laws, and any bylaws specific to their organization. Most of these laws govern voter eligibility, notice requirements, and voting methods, aiming to ensure a fair and transparent process.  Because of the importance and complexity of these overlapping legal

When it comes to governance, ensuring a fair and representative voting process is paramount. For shareholder meetings, the method of voting can have an impact on the outcome. While some organizations use a “one person, one vote” system or a weighted voting system, some shareholder organizations allow for the cumulative voting system.

Religious organizations are built on a foundation of community, bringing together a diverse tapestry of members from different generations, backgrounds, and walks of life.  As times change, how do you engage everyone effectively and give all congregants a voice when important decisions have to be made?  Some members are more com

Whether it’s for a union, a business, or an HOA, voting online is most efficient when it comes with interactive help. For voting platforms in Florida and across the country, informed voters are necessary for fast, secure elections. Even the simplest, best-designed ballot can lead to questions. Elections can be intensive undertakings, re

Secure union voting software in Florida is important for organizations that want simple elections that foster member participation and trust in the process. Administering union elections can be a lot of work, from establishing timelines and procedures to protecting voter secrecy and growing buy-in. These undertakings are also immediately

Secure union voting platforms in Florida are necessary if labor organizations want to conduct accessible, compliant, and secure elections. Organizing a union election can be a lot of work, and it can also cost a lot of resources. Simply paying for a building to be accessible and have a full team of election administrators present [&hellip

In Florida, smartphone ballot submission for HOAs is possible. State laws allow for online homeowners association voting as long as the HOA bylaws reflect that. HOA elections are easier when conducted online, and quicker vote counting and auditing means getting results faster than with a hand count.  Platforms like ElectionBuddy prov