Ballot item types
Each question on your ballot is a ballot item. Pick the type that matches how you want votes counted. Add items from the election Ballot tab → Add Ballot Item.
Single Choice
Voters pick exactly one option. Use for:
- Board seats with one winner
- Either/or decisions
- Officer elections where only one person is elected
Multiple Choice
Voters pick up to a maximum number of options. Use for:
- Electing multiple directors at once (e.g. "choose up to three")
- Advisory polls where members may select several answers
Set Maximum Selections in the ballot item editor.
Yes / No
A binary vote on a motion, resolution, amendment, or assessment. Use for:
- Bylaw amendments
- Budget ratification
- Special assessment approvals
Write-ins are not available for Yes/No items.
Ranked Choice
Voters rank candidates in order of preference (1st, 2nd, 3rd…). Use for:
- Contested races where you want preference aggregation
- Organizations whose bylaws call for ranked or preferential voting
Results tally according to ranked-choice rules configured for the item. Write-ins are not available.
Approval
Voters may approve any number of options up to a maximum. Use for:
- Approving a slate of committee members
- Consent agendas where multiple items pass independently
Write-ins
For Single Choice, Multiple Choice, and Approval items, open Advanced in the ballot item editor to enable write-in candidates. Voters type a name at the bottom of the ballot; write-in totals appear separately in results.
Quick selection guide
| Scenario | Recommended type |
|---|---|
| Elect one president | Single Choice |
| Elect three of five candidates | Multiple Choice (max 3) |
| Approve a special assessment | Yes / No |
| Preferential board election | Ranked Choice |
| Approve any of several committee nominees | Approval |
Once the election status is Active, ballot structure is locked to protect integrity. Build and proofread all items in Draft first.