How Online Voting Works

Simple, secure, and easy to manage. Get your election up and running in minutes.

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Setting up and running an online election has never been easier. Whether you're a volunteer, board member, or administrator, our platform walks you through each step, from setup to final results. All without the need for technical expertise.

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Step 1: Create Your Ballot

  • Set the dates, give your election a title and add your logo
  • Add candidates, questions, or amendments
  • Include bios, photos, and supporting documents
  • Enable features like weighted votes, write-ins, and rotating ballot choices.
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No tech wizardry required. Just click and go.

Step 2: Invite Voters

  • Upload your voter list, apply filters or weighted votes if needed
  • Send personalized emails with secure voting links
  • Schedule automatic reminders to boost participation
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Reach voters where they are with no extra work.

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Step 3: Vote from Any Device

  • Anonymous voting
  • Mobile-friendly experience
  • Real-time vote tracking
  • Ballots tailored by voter eligibility
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It’s as easy as sending a text or opening an email.

Step 4: Track Progress & Get Results

  • View detailed results instantly
  • Download reports (including audit logs, voter history, and charts)
  • Share official results with your team or membership
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Say goodbye to spreadsheets and manual counts.

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DIY Online Elections

Run your election from start to finish, on your own terms. SnapBallot is a fully self-service online voting platform that lets you create, launch, and manage secure elections from one streamlined system.

Online Voting Built for the Decisions That Matter Most

From board elections to budget approvals and bylaw votes, our platform simplifies your most important organizational votes no matter your size or structure.

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Homeowners Associations

Elect Your Board Without Stress

Vote for Your Next Board from Home, Without Printing a Single Ballot

Residents securely vote for board members, approve annual budgets, and pass amendments from any device.

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Clubs & Sports Organizations

Run Accessible Member Elections

Members Vote in Minutes. No Paper, No Headaches

Run board elections, officer votes, or bylaw approvals with secure, mobile‑friendly ballots designed for busy, parents and members. No printed ballots, no manual counting, and clear results your organization can trust.

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Churches

Approve Your Ministry Budget with Confidence

Collect votes quickly on budgets, leadership, and ministry decisions

Collect fair and transparent votes on budgets, leadership changes, or ministry initiatives. Great for hybrid congregations and annual meetings.

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Associations

Pass Bylaws and Elect Leaders Seamlessly

Members Vote with One Click. Budget Friendly and Board Approved

Enable annual board elections, policy referendums, or dues changes with transparent reporting and audit-ready logs.

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Food Co-ops

Let Members Shape Your Mission

Co-op Members Vote on the Board and Big Decisions, Together

Conduct democratic votes on board positions, bylaw amendments, and budgeting priorities with full transparency and participation.

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Unions

Ratify Contracts and Elect Officers Fairly

Simple, secure voting for locals of all sizes

Support secret ballot voting for contract ratifications, delegate elections, and leadership votes.

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Why It Works

Secure: Bank-level encryption and SOC 2–compliant infrastructure

No IT Headaches: 100% cloud-based and easy to manage

Flexible: Customize ballots, voter groups, and access rules

Fast: Average setup takes just 7 minutes

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Just simple, secure voting in minutes.

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