Holding elections is a complex process. Frequent challenges include voter non-participation, manual ballot handling, and challenges to election results.
For example, HOA elections in California can be particularly challenging due to strict laws, such as one that requires a California HOA election inspector to independently oversee the election. Fortunately, ElectionBuddy has professionals on staff who can act as election inspectors. These third parties help to administrate online elections faster while handling other common challenges.
Governments and organizations have long struggled to get voters to the polls on election day. HOA voting is even more challenging due to many homeowners residing elsewhere. Inconvenient voting times and poll locations offer few incentives for homeowners to vote.
California HOAs had very low voter turnout for years because privacy laws required double-secret envelopes for mail-in ballots. Thankfully, the amended Davis-Stirling Act of 2024 made it possible for HOAs to conduct elections electronically.
Online voting has made it easier than ever for HOA members to cast their votes. They can also more easily review candidate profiles and see what measures are on the ballot. Having an informed voter helps create confidence that every vote matters and is necessary for a functioning democratic process.
Votes held using traditional ballots are logistically difficult. Members must show up on election day or request mail-in ballots to cast their vote. Paper ballots often get marked incorrectly, sent to out-of-date addresses, or get delayed in the mail. Those not received or postmarked by a certain day risk being challenged or rejected.
To correct this, organizations across the US are moving their elections online. Community reminders for upcoming elections can be sent via email. Once verified, access credentials to voter portals are sent to those who are eligible to vote in the election. Once a voter is verified using two-factor authentication, they may cast their vote from home without ever having to fill out a paper ballot.
It’s not uncommon for there to be a challenge to the results of an election; this is especially true in a tight race where only a few votes separate the winner from second place. Manual recounts of paper ballots are extremely time-consuming. Issues like mismatching signatures, ineligible voters, and recounts that don’t add up are common.
By moving to electronic voting, election challenges can be resolved quickly. Throughout the process, each login, vote, and ballot is tracked with a digital paper trail. Should any discrepancies arise after the election is finished, the results can be audited quickly.
Recounts can happen in seconds, and the independent election experts at ElectionBuddy can rapidly identify issues. With fast turnaround times, correcting and verifying vote counts has never been easier.
ElectionBuddy has been helping institutions and organizations across the US hold digital elections for years. We rely on the same cybersecurity and safety protocols as major financial institutions. This includes the latest in encryption technologies and voter verification.
When voters realize how simple electronic voting is, they are far more likely to vote. With fully auditable logs and digital paper trails and receipts right on the ElectionBuddy platform, voters can rest assured their votes are being counted accurately!
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