Run online nominations
Simply Voting offers a simple and easy-to-use solution for collecting nominations ahead of an election: Nomination Elections.
How our nomination process works
Collecting nominations by paper or through email chains can be time-consuming and disorganized. Managing multiple systems to track submissions, notify participants and nominees, and gather candidate information can quickly become an administrative burden. Our Nominations feature replaces that patchwork process with one streamlined workflow that saves time and reduce errors, allowing you to move from nominations to your final election with confidence.
Administrators can add positions to the nomination ballot and import a list of eligible voters that also serves as a pool of potential nominees. Next, create a nomination period where voters can nominate eligible members for available positions. Nominees can then accept or decline and easily submit their statements and photos, all without the need for paper forms or manual work.
Throughout the process, administrators remain in control. They can review, approve, or reject nominations to ensure only qualified nominees advance. Once results have been reviewed, approved nominees can be automatically added to the final election ballot, complete with their statements and photos with a single click inside our online voting system.
Benefits and Features
Nominee Statements and Photos
Collect nominee statements and photos to enhance the final ballot and inform voters.
Nominee Management
Election administrators can review, approve, or reject nominations in one streamlined workflow.
Effortless Ballot Setup
Populate your final election ballot instantly with approved and confirmed nominees, all in one easy step.
Nominee Emailing
At the close of the nomination period, notify nominees of their pending nominations and invite them to accept or decline. Schedule reminder emails for those who haven’t yet responded.
Mobile Optimized
Thanks to a responsive web design that adjusts according to the screen size, the voting website delivers an optimal experience on a desktop computer, tablet, and smartphone.
Multiple Languages
Enable up to 18 translations of the voting interface so that voters may select their language of preference.
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An internet voting system you can trust
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Your voting system and customer service are EXCELLENT! You have thought of everything to make it easy for admins to set up and conduct an election. I’m having a hard time thinking of anything you could do different.
There is a sense from users that the electronic voting went so well, that we will be looking to utilize it fully again in the future for other mandates that we are part of.
The election itself ran without incident or complaint, and without any need for me to do anything after initial setting up. We will be using your service again next time we are holding an online ballot.
We found it to be extremely convenient, cost effective and was very well received by all of the members that utilized it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to set up a nomination election?
Setup is quick and intuitive. You can configure your nomination ballot and launch it in just a few simple steps.
What do I need to run a nomination election?
To get started, you will need:
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- Your list of eligible voters in spreadsheet format typically including each voter’s name, email address, and a unique identifier. This list also services as your pool of potential nominees.
- The positions open for nomination.
- Any additional wording or content you would like displayed on the nomination ballot, such as a description of duties, serving term, or other eligibility details.
Are nominees notified of their pending nominations?
Nominees can be automatically notified by email when they are nominated. You can send customizable email blasts inviting them to accept or decline their nomination, and in some cases provide additional information such as a statement or photo.
Can certain positions have specific pools of nominees?
Yes. If Segmentation (a premium feature add-on) is enabled on your account, you can restrict certain positions to specific groups of participants. This ensures that only eligible voters can nominate or be nominated for particular positions.
Can I use nomination for events other than elections?
Yes. The Nominations feature is flexible and can be used for board or committee appointments, project teams, and awards that call for a structured nomination process.
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