ElectionBuddy offers three types of votes. To choose what's right for you, watch the short ElectionVote and MeetingVote Videos or review the comparison chart below.
ElectionVote
| Voter Experience Voters access a ballot using a unique link and credentials. Voters submit their choices and no further action is required. | Ballot Design The ballot can have one or many questions.
| Vote Duration The voting period is open from a day to months. Voters respond at their convenience during the voting period. |
MeetingVote
| Voter Experience Using their credentials, voters sign in and access a Meeting Page to vote on agenda items or positions. After casting their vote, voters return to the Meeting Page and wait for the next vote. | Ballot Design Typically, each ballot has one question, as each question must be voted on and results shared before voters are presented with the next ballot. | Vote Duration For each voting item, the voting period is open between 1 and 60 minutes. |
Announcement
| Voter Experience Eligible voters receive an announcement with an invitation to participate in an upcoming vote or meeting. Optionally, have voters confirm participation in the upcoming vote. | Ballot Design Announcements can include a request to confirm participation in the upcoming vote, along with optional questions to provide feedback or nominate candidates. | Vote Duration The response period is generally up to 90 days prior to the election or meeting. Voters respond at their convenience during the announcement period. |
For a guide to start setting up your vote please see this article: Election Setup - An Overview.