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title: "Self-Managed Online Voting Software for Associations & Unions | Canadian-made and hosted"
date: 2023-07-13T11:17:00-04:00
author: SimpleSurvey
canonical_url: "https://simplesurvey.com/voting-software/selfmanaged"
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# Self-Managed Online Voting Software for Associations, Unions, and Organisations
Run secure online elections and live votes yourself – no middleman required. SimpleSurvey's self-serve voting platform delivers professional-grade ballot security with transparent per ballot pricing.
[Create a free account](https://form.simplesurvey.com/demo/?lang=eng&ver=vote) [Estimate your cost](https://form.simplesurvey.com/oss2/public/vote-pricing?uilang=eng)
## Launch Your Vote in Three Steps
Designed for administrators – no IT department required. Go from setup to live vote in minutes.
### Build Your Vote
Configure your vote using SimpleSurvey’s intuitive platform. Set up a ballot your members can start using in no time.
- Build branded ballots with your colours and logo.
- Add multiple candidates and voting questions.
- Set and manage your voting dates.
- Create personalised messages.
- Import voter lists and contact information.
- Manage voter eligibility.
### Launch your ballot
Send secure invitations to eligible voters and monitor participation in real time through the voting dashboard. Manage communications and track voter activity throughout the voting period.
- Send branded invitations with secure voting links.
- Monitor live vote activity.
- Track voter status and participation in real time.
- Send automatic follow-ups to members.
- Manage voter access.
- Accessible via mobile, computer, and tablet.
### Access Voting Results Upon Closing
Access voting results and participation statistics directly within the platform immediately after the voting period ends.
- Voting automatically closes at scheduled time.
- Access certified voting results instantly upon closure.
- Review participation statistics and voter activity.
## Built for Secure, Reliable Elections and AGM Voting.
SimpleSurvey’s self-serve voting platform is built on the same secure and reliable foundation used by our professional voting services team to manage elections, member votes, and AGM voting for organisations across Canada.
### Trusted for AGMs, Ratification Votes & Board Elections
Use our voting platform in a simple self-serve format for elections, member votes, and AGM voting.
### End-to-End Ballot Encryption
Each ballot is encrypted in transit and at rest.
### Confidential Voting
Voter identity is permantly dissociated from ballot selections while maintaining a fully verifiable and auditable tallying process.
### Canadian Data Residency
Data is hosted in SOC 2-accredited Canadian data centres — critical for federally and provincially regulated organisations.
### Compliant with Canadian privacy laws
As a Canadian organisation, we comply with federal and provincial laws including PIPEDA and Loi 25.
### Bilingual Support
Our user guide as well as in-app support are available in English and French .
## Frequently Asked Questions
- ## What types of votes can I organize using your platform?
You can organize a wide range of votes: official elections (board of directors, committee, management, etc.), consultations, referendums, or even multiple-choice votes. The solution is flexible and adapts to your needs.
- ## Do I need any technical expertise to use the voting platform?
No. Our voting software is simple and intuitive. Even without technical knowledge, you can create, launch, and track a vote autonomously.
- ## How long does it take to set up a vote?
Most administrators launch their first vote within 30 minutes. The ballot builder is designed for non-technical users, and our onboarding documentation walks you through every step, from importing your voter list to sending invitation emails.
- ## Are votes anonymous, confidential, or secret?
All three. SimpleSurvey verifies that each voter is eligible to participate, but once a ballot is submitted, the voter's identity is permanently separated from their choices. No one — not administrators, not organisers, not anyone — can link a ballot back to the person who cast it.
- ## How is Self-managed voting different from SimpleSurvey's professional service?
The Self-managed voting puts you in the driver's seat — you build and manage the vote yourself. Our professional elections team is available for organisations that need full-service management, scrutineering, or independent third-party oversight. The underlying security platform is identical.
- ## How many participants can vote at the same time?
Our self-management tool can accommodate up to 2,500 voters. Need to manage more? Visit our [managed voting service](https://simplesurvey.com/managed-votes-elections) page to get support for a turnkey project.
- ## Can voting access be restricted to certain people only?
Yes. You can define a specific list of authorised participants or manage voter eligibility status directly on the platform. Each voter receives a unique, secure link that cannot be reused.
- ## Can I test the solution before using it for an official vote?
Yes. Before paying for your voting event, you will have free access to our platform so you can test how it works. The test is limited to 5 voters.
- ## Is the platform accessible on mobile phones and tablets?
Yes. Participants can vote from any device: computer, smartphone, or tablet, with no installation required.
- ## Is there technical support available in case of a problem?
Our technical support team is available to assist you and ensure a smooth and secure experience Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.
- ## Where is my voting data hosted?
Data is hosted exclusively on Canadian servers. We never transfer voter or ballot data outside of Canada, making SimpleSurvey an ideal choice for federally regulated organisations, Quebec-based organisations subject to Law 25, and anyone prioritising Canadian data sovereignty.
## Ready to Run Your Next Vote?
Join Canadian associations, unions, and organisations who trust SimpleSurvey for secure, credible online voting. Try for free — no credit card required.
[Create your free account](https://form.simplesurvey.com/demo/?lang=eng&ver=vote)