Voting Process Overview

Guide on the voting process for voters

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Written by RyanN
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Whether you have voted with ElectionBuddy before, or are voting for the first time, you may have questions about the notice you received, ballot access, or the electronic voting process itself. This will guide you through locating your credentials, accessing the ballot, and submitting your vote.

Voters receive a Notice to access the ballot, and the voting process is simple - click the access link, make your choices, verify your choices, and submit your ballot. Voters do not need an ElectionBuddy account to vote.

Notice and Accessing the Ballot

Locate and open your notice and follow the instructions to access the ballot.

  • Email Notices - Click on the link in the email or copy and paste the address into your browser's address bar. Both methods will take you to the ballot for the vote.

  • SMS (text) Notices - Click the link in the text message or copy and paste the address into your browser's address bar. Both methods will take you to the ballot for the vote.

  • Printed and Postal Notices - In a browser, go to electionbuddy.com/ballot and enter your Access Key. This will take you to your ballot.

  • Manually Distributed - In a browser, go to electionbuddy.com/ballot and enter your Access Key provided to you outside of ElectionBuddy. This will take you to your ballot.

If you are unable to locate your Notice or Access Key, please contact your administrator. The voting key is unique to each voter and is single-use submit your vote once.

Entering your Ballot Choices

Make selections on each ballot question as directed. The instructions are at the top of each position or question on the ballot. Once you have made choices, select "Continue."

Reviewing and Submitting the Ballot

Review the ballot before submitting it. You have the opportunity to "Edit" to change your choices. If you are happy with your choices, select "Submit" to submit your ballot.

A Confirmation Page will be displayed once your ballot is submitted. You write down or print your confirmation page as a record of your successful ballot submission. If your administrator has enabled Vote Confirmation Receipts, you will also receive your confirmation by email.

For additional information and assistance, please also see Voter FAQs.

If you are unable to locate your Notice or Access Key, please contact your administrator. The voting key is unique to each voter and is single-use submit your vote once.

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