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Self-Administered Elections

December 7, 2022

Elections aren’t just for the government. Every day, elections are conducted in corporate boardrooms, labor unions, and organizations all across America. These elections range from a simple majority vote on a proposal to complex union elections at both national and local levels. 

Whether it is a simple election or a complicated one, it's essential that the process be as painless and transparent for voters as possible. This enables voters to be well-informed, increases voter turnout and trust, and combats voter apathy. 

Below, we’ll discuss what a self-administered election is and how it is conducted. We’ll also discuss how managed elections, such as those offered by ElectionBuddy, can assist with online union elections and situations in which an organization may not have the time, expertise, or manpower to organize an election on its own. 

What Is a Self-Administered Election?

For small corporate or union elections, the word “self” in this context can quite literally mean a single person organizing and conducting an election. For many organizations larger than a few dozen employees, however, this usually refers to multiple people within an organization conducting an election. 

In self-administered elections, the individual or team is responsible for managing a variety of election tasks.

Announcing Candidates

This is not just stating the names of candidates who have been nominated, it also means constructing candidate profiles so voters understand candidates’ backgrounds and positions. 

Organizing the Ballot and Election Type

The election administrators must ensure candidates are on the ballot and choose an election type such as winner-take-all, simple majority, or ranked-choice voting.

Notifying Voters

Whether it’s an all-hands meeting or through email and phone calls, making sure your voters know when, where, and how voting will be conducted is essential to an effective election. 

Conducting the Election and Tabulating the Results

The election manager must ensure that everyone who wants to vote is able to do so. They must also tabulate the results and announce the winners and any runoff elections that will take place.

What Is a Managed Election?

In a managed election, a third-party team of experts works with the union, company, or organization to design, implement, conduct, tabulate, and verify the results of the vote. Managed elections are appropriate for situations where voting may be complex, such as conducting several local elections at once involving large numbers of candidates. 

Elections in which security is paramount and the consequences of a breach are serious may also be appropriate for calling in third-party administrators. The advantages of a managed election are in the convenience, professionalism, and depth of knowledge that only a team of experts can offer.

How Can a System Like ElectionBuddy Help?

The role of technology in the voting process today is more important than ever, and ElectionBuddy is at the forefront of secure online voting.

While a self-administered election may seem daunting, ElectionBuddy’s system makes it easy. Choosing candidates, notifying voters, and receiving results are just a few clicks away. Of course, we have several tutorials available to explain the process from start to finish and answer any questions you may have. 

In Conclusion

For more complex election scenarios, ElectionBuddy’s team of experts is here to help you understand the difference between nominations and elections, ranked-choice versus plurality voting, and how runoffs are conducted. With a managed election and personalized service from start to finish, you can focus on running your business rather than running the election.

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