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We're thrilled to announce improvements to candidate profiles! Administrators can now upload PDFs directly to the ballot, allowing candidates who have crafted detailed profiles to share their information with voters seamlessly. How Do Voters Access the PDF? On the ballot voters can easily access the PDF for each candidate by selecting the

As an administrator, you may be very aware of the fact that collecting nominations can be a chore. ElectionBuddy has strived to make this easier and has added the ability for administrators to collect text, photos, and a PDF from the candidates when the nomination is filled out. Nominations Made Easy When your nominees are […]

While Hollywood unions may attract the spotlight, some people may wonder if there is a musicians union. Unlike SAG-AFTRA, where even superstars are members, musician unions typically cater to working musicians lower on the ladder. This is because superstars of the music industry can easily afford the best attorneys and superstar agents, w

Greetings, ElectionBuddy Community! We're thrilled to unveil two fantastic enhancements. Without further ado, let's dive into the exciting updates: 1. Voting Groups: Ballot Previews Ever wished to see exactly how your ballot will appear for a specific group of voters? With our new "Voting Groups Preview" feature, you can now preview the b

In the complex landscape of manufacturing, union leadership plays a pivotal role in shaping the work environment, policies, and wellbeing of its members. Union elections are a major part of the success of these groups, and it’s crucial for members and administrators to understand the positions they vote to fill. The Basics of Manufactur

In the world of law firms, the process of voting for law partners stands at the complicated intersection of management, finance, and strategy. This article will unpack the intricacies of law partner voting, looking at the needs of the voters, members, and election administrators whose roles are intertwined. Understanding Law Partner Votin

The process of voting for equity partner candidates in a law firm is an important aspect of a firm’s current structure and future direction. For voters, members, and election administrators involved in this process, understanding the nuances of these votes is crucial–this article aims to provide some insight into equity law partner vo

Struggling musicians trying to make a name for themselves have huge challenges ahead of them–but once a musician has developed a stable career in the business, the struggle does not end there. Each contract signed is fraught with clauses that can greatly reduce a musician’s pay, benefits, and royalties. Therefore, professional musicia

We're excited to introduce the Results Center, designed to help administrators manage and share voting results more efficiently! With this new feature, you can now share results publicly from one central location, making distribution simpler and more organized. Easy Access to Results For organizations that conduct multiple elections throu

Healthcare is about more than just about doctor’s appointments and medicine–it’s a critical part of everyday life. Health is a person’s most valuable resource, which is why, as members of physician associations, it’s immensely important to elect strong leaders who are in charge of voting on major issues within the industry. For

Updated: March 3rd, 2025 Engaging participants in online voting is essential to ensure high voter turnout and active participation in elections. Whether you're using online voting websites or conducting secret ballot voting on Zoom, fostering engagement is key to making the process effective and inclusive.  Online voting engagement s

Online voting is the way of the future, and establishing securing systems is key for organizations looking to enhance participation and ensure elections are carried out with integrity.  The advent of video conferencing tools like Zoom has opened even more avenues for conducting elections, and secure Zoom voting can be ensured through

Zoom isn’t just a program for meetings and staff check-ins—it offers organizations one of the simplest ways to conduct secure elections. Secret ballot voting on Zoom means creating a session in which participants have to be invited, each participant casts a vote, and the outcome of the poll is anonymous. The concept of secret voting [

Electing a trade union representative is crucial for unions to operate effectively on a local basis. What works well in one state or region may be the antithesis of a well-oiled operation in another. Therefore, union members should choose their local representative carefully.  Fortunately, trade organization member voting systems suc