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ElectionBuddy offers a variety of election types that will suit your organization. Today we’re taking a look at Preferential Voting. Preferential Voting (also known as instant runoff voting) is a type of election where voters rank the candidates in order of preference, with “1” being the highest (most preferred) ranking. The first p

It’s almost 2012. Nearly everyone has a smart phone, so why not show how hip and tech savvy you are by marketing using these devices? Check out this video from M4 Group Marketing for some cool mobile marketing tips, directed at nominees running in an election. While the message is good, they could have done

Seeing as it’s almost the holiday season, we wanted to surprise all of you with a special gift – a new feature that will surely add an interesting dynamic to your elections! Multiple Votes per Ballot Multiple votes per ballot (aka Weighted Voting) is a way of allowing one person to have more influence on […]

Chicago is a city rich in condominiums and associations. Condominium associations in the state of Illinois can either be governed by the Illinois Condominium Property Act or that and the Illinois General Not-For-Profit Corporation Act should your condominium association be also a not-for-profit corporation. In event of conflict, the Prope

San Francisco is another city that has seen a major boom in condominium construction over the past 10 years. Styles can range from refurbished early 20th century Victorian-inspired low-rises to major modern condo towers in the downtown area. Condominiums in the state of California are run by Homeowners Associations and governed under the

Continuing on with our condominium blog series, we head all the way Wild West – Seattle, WA. OK, maybe not so wild… I hear Seattlites are very laid back. Their condominium market, however, has dipped in recent years. In July 2010, the average condo in Seattle cost $290,000. In July 2011, that price has dropped […]

Like New York City, Miami is another major metropolitan area that has seen a boom in condominiums over the last decade. So let’s take a look at condominium board elections in the state of Florida. The State of Florida Condominium Act Elections in the State of Florida must be done by secret ballot, however if the […]

Ah, the city that never sleeps! Two of my favorite memories from a family road trip to the North Eastern states a few years ago took place in New York: But I digress… As previously outlined in the article on Condominium Boards in the United States from last week, we will do a feature on […]

This past spring we looked at the different condominium board election processes across the Canadian Provinces. Over the next few weeks, I want to focus on the country south of the 49th parallel and take a look at the condominium board election process in the United States. In the past few years, the condominium industry […]

A homeowners association (HOA) is a corporation formed by a real estate developer for marketing, managing, and selling homes and lots in a residential subdivision. In almost all states in the USA, they are non-profit corporations, with their members being shareholders. Like most associations, they need elections—this is where ElectionBu

ElectionBuddy offers three voting methods for your elections. This Feature Focus looks at Plurality Voting (also known as First Past The Post) What is Plurality Voting? A simple vote counting algorithm in which voters select 1 or more candidates for each position. The number of candidates for each position that voters can select is config

Whether it’s tackling a question on to an existing election, or letting the referendum standing on it’s own, online referendums are a useful for a variety of reasons. They are typically used to pass motions, or approve budgets and funding allocation. But they don’t always have to be binding either, and can be merely for […]

I remember the first time I got to vote in a serious election. I was in my first year of college, and Canada was gearing up to elect a new Prime Minister or go with the incumbent. Sure I voted for NHL All-Star Teams in the past, and less impactful votes. But the All-Star thing […]

STV is a voting system that’s based on voters using the Preferential Voting method to vote, with the results being tallied using proportional representation. And it seems to have gained a strong following because it ensures that every vote counts, to ensure a better level of democracy.  It’s gained popularity in Europe, wher