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We’re always looking for ways to make voting easier, more accessible, cost-effective, and more convenient for your members. ElectionBuddy can now send notices via WhatsApp, to voters who may prefer this option or be unable to receive an SMS notice. Want to know more? Sign up today and test it out! Why WhatsApp WhatsApp is […]

At ElectionBuddy, we know that union voting isn't just about procedures, it’s about protecting member rights, ensuring fair representation, and meeting legal and constitutional obligations. We're proud to support unions with tools that make it easier to hold transparent, compliant, and trusted votes. Quorum and Winners For a Union vote,

Homeowner associations often weigh their ballots with extra voting power based on the value of properties held by an individual owner. Still, community ballot weighting concerns lead many voters to wonder if they are being fairly represented. HOA voting services like ElectionBuddy can work with an organization to set up fair weighting sys

According to the US Census Bureau, around one in five (67.8 million) Americans speak a language other than English at home. This means many union members may speak little or no English. Language barriers present unique challenges for unions holding votes for board elections, meeting motions, bylaw amendments, or other purposes. To ensure

In many homeowner associations, members often own multiple properties. HOA multi-address compliance helps ensure property owners are given proportional voting rights. Managing how votes are distributed under this system can be simple or complex. Fortunately, companies like ElectionBuddy offer HOA election services that help remove uncerta

Under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, eligible non-English speakers in the United States have the right to vote. Some aspects of the law also apply to unions and how they manage their online union election services and union election language requirements. Translated voting materials, staff with foreign-language capabilities, and v

When correctly applied, weighted voting rewards owners who have a greater stake in the community while still allowing minority property holders to benefit. The key is clear and fair rules that everyone understands.  Guide to Implementing Weighted Voting in HOAs Step Action Key Notes / Tips 1 Determine property values Use independent

Choosing the right voting system is crucial to ensuring your vote results truly reflect your members and comply with your organization's bylaws. While plurality voting works for some votes, sometimes you need a voting method that captures the intensity of preference and helps find the most widely accepted option. That’s why we’re exci

Union members do not need a certain level of English-language skills to vote. However, unions are required by federal and state laws to provide language assistance to their voting members with limited language skills on their union election platform or in person. These laws are in place to prevent discrimination against groups of voters w

At ElectionBuddy, we will get the occasional question about the difference between Google Forms and ElectionBuddy for votes.  With all the discussion around AI we thought it would be interesting to ask Google Gemini to write an article about the comparisons and what the pros and cons between Google Forms and ElectionBuddy. So we aske

Homeowner associations often use weighted voting systems that help reflect an individual’s overall ownership in the community. Utilizing best practices for fair weighted ballot elections can help ensure those systems are accurate, proportional, and transparent.  Homeowners association online voting companies like ElectionBuddy can

Ballots can be sent via email or physically mailed to a voter’s work or home address. Because more than 7.5 million people have second homes in the US, many voters have the option of choosing the address they want listed on their voting record.  Even when using email for HOA online voting, it’s essential that […]

At ElectionBuddy, we're committed to helping homeowners associations (HOAs) streamline and strengthen their election processes. We’re excited to share three recent improvements built specifically with HOA administrators in mind. Quorum and Winners Requirement Made Easy Many HOAs require a quorum, aka a minimum number of votes, for a vot

We’ve got some great news to share with our voter list aficionados, ElectionBuddy just rolled out a powerful new feature! You can now add multiple email addresses for each voter in your list.  We understand that Homeowner Associations have joint property owners, and many organizations have multiple email contacts for a single voter