Online voting for unions has become an increasingly important way for organizations to conduct secure elections. Since 2019, the California Teachers Association (CTA) has used Simply Voting's online voting system to conduct nearly 150 online elections for one of the largest teachers' unions in the United States. Representing more than 310,000 educators across California, CTA conducts elections for a diverse membership involving multiple voter groups, tailored ballots, and secure voter authentication.
From local elections involving just a few hundred eligible voters to CTA's largest election with more than 277,000 eligible voters, Simply Voting's online voting system has demonstrated the flexibility to support union elections of every size.
Committed to strengthening public education through democratic participation, CTA required an online voting system capable of supporting large-scale, secure, and highly configurable union elections.
Requirements & Challenges:
CTA needed a secure and scalable online voting system that could efficiently manage complex elections across its diverse membership.
Key requirements included:
- Secure online voting for hundreds of thousands of eligible voters.
- Multiple concurrent elections for different voter groups and elected positions.
- Ballots tailored to different groups of members.
- Ballots ranging from a single position to more than one hundred positions within a single election.
- Secure voter authentication through CTA's existing member portal.
Simply Voting's Online Voting System:
Simply Voting's online voting system enables CTA to efficiently conduct large-scale union elections while providing members with a secure, reliable, and accessible voting experience.
- Online Election Management: Simply Voting's self-service online voting system allows CTA to independently administer complex elections while maintaining complete control over the election process.
- Voter Segmentation: Different groups of voters receive tailored ballots within the same election, ensuring each voter only sees the positions and questions relevant to them. Customized email notifications can also be delivered to each voter group, simplifying election administration while improving the voting experience.
- Scalable Online Voting: Simply Voting's online voting platform easily scales to handle elections of every size. From local elections with only a few hundred eligible voters to CTA's largest election involving 277,159 eligible voters, the same online voting system accommodates a wide range of election requirements. CTA has also successfully conducted elections featuring ballots ranging from a single position to 137 positions within a single election.
- Single Sign-On Integration: Simply Voting integrates directly with CTA's existing member portal using OpenID and Azure AD B2C, providing members with a secure and seamless single sign-on experience while simplifying voter authentication.
- Secure Online Voting: Simply Voting's online voting system helps protect the integrity of every election through secure voter authentication, encrypted voting, anonymous ballots, and auditable election results.
The Results:
Since implementing Simply Voting's online voting system in 2019, CTA has successfully conducted nearly 150 elections, ranging from a few hundred eligible voters to more than 277,000 eligible voters.
Today, Simply Voting's online voting platform powers large-scale union elections featuring tailored ballots, secure single sign-on authentication, and multiple concurrent contests, allowing CTA to confidently administer complex elections through one flexible and scalable online voting system.
Trusted Across the CTA Network
In addition to supporting elections for the California Teachers Association, Simply Voting is an authorized vendor for CTA. More than 50 local and regional CTA associations also use Simply Voting's online voting system to conduct their own secure online elections and member votes, demonstrating the platform's flexibility across organizations of every size.
Looking for an online voting system for your union? Simply Voting has helped unions of all sizes conduct secure online elections, from local organizations to some of North America's largest unions. Whether your organization is looking for a self-service online voting system or would like assistance from our experienced election services team, contact us today to discuss your upcoming election.
