Our All-In-One Solution
Our customizable all-in-one solution supports nearly any voting platform requirement — including hybrid, paper, mobile and online votes.
Through our turnkey elections, SBS provides flexible and dynamic election management services for your organization. Our management services for elections include managing ballot design, distribution, tabulation and reporting to meet your election's goals and align with your organization's bylaws.
Manage Every State of your Election in SBSHub®
Every fully managed election includes access to SBSHub, our secure election management portal designed to keep your project organized and on track. SBSHub gives your team a centralized location to submit election requirements, securely upload files, track project milestones, review reports, monitor voter participation, and communicate with the SBS project team.
With built-in security features, secure document storage, real-time participation tracking, and automated notifications when files or reports are available, SBSHub simplifies election administration while providing visibility throughout the entire process. Whether you're reviewing election progress, approving materials, or monitoring participation trends, everything you need is available in one convenient platform.
Benefits of a Turnkey Election System
Full-service election management offers several advantages for organizations, including:
- Increased election participation: Drives higher election turnout with tools like one-click voting access, automated reminders (email, text, iCalendar), and support for multiple voting methods. Ensures full accessibility for all voters with ADA Section 508 compliance.
- Improved voter experience: Gathers actionable feedback through post-election voter satisfaction surveys, providing data-driven suggestions to improve future elections.
- Transparent paper ballot tabulation:Administrators can watch ballots be opened, scanned and reviewed from a private live stream as SBS counts the votes.
- Trustworthy & Secure Results: Ensures a valid and secure election with numerous system security features, full TLS encryption safeguards, and support from our enterprise-grade data center.
- Dedicated Expert Support: A dedicated Survey & Ballot Systems project manager assists you through the entire election process, including proofing materials, hosting mock elections, navigating our election management software, and providing guidance on whatever you need.
Detailed Election Reporting
Transparency doesn't end when voting closes. SBS provides a comprehensive suite of election reports that help organizations understand participation, document results, and evaluate election performance. Common reports include:
- Official Election Results Reports with certifications, summaries, and election outcomes.
- Voter Lists showing participation by voting method.
- Participation Breakdown Reports provide insights of voter turnout, ballots cast, and voting percentages.
- Daily Participation Reports that allow organizations to monitor election activity throughout the voting period.
- Voter Satisfaction Reports featuring feedback, comments, and satisfaction ratings from participants.
- Email Performance Reports including bounce rates, opens, and click-through activity for election communications.
- Voter Analytics Reports providing insights on login methods, device usage, browser trends, and participation patterns.
All reports are available through SBSHub, giving authorized users secure access to election data, participation trends, and final results in one centralized location.
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A Voting System for Every Method
Our fully managed voting solution adapts to your organization's specific needs. We can design the election to use a single voting method or a hybrid approach, combining any of the following methods to maximize participation:
Paper: Mail-in paper ballots and proxies to effectively reach all members where they are.
Onsite: Professional support and expertise for traditional, in-person elections, ideal for annual meetings.
Online: A secure, turnkey online ballot system that allows members to participate from anywhere, on any device.
Mobile: A mobile-optimized experience, powered by our software, where voters can instantly access their ballot via a QR code, email, or text message.
Hybrid: A blend of voting methods (e.g., paper, online, in-person) that allows members to choose their preferred method, increasing convenience and boosting participation.
Testimonials
"Having you all [SBS] do everything definitely made it easier on Talquin’s staff. You have a very professional team. I had no question from the very beginning that things were handled professionally. There’s nothing I would have changed. SBS is efficient and proficient.”
-Mike Temple, Talquin Electric Cooperative
Tools for Boosting Election Turnout
At Survey & Ballot Systems (SBS), we’ll collaborate with you to discover your priorities and determine which of our solutions align with your election goals. We also offer several additional election services to reduce your administrative load, increase voter participation, and improve member satisfaction. Here are the services we offer:
Election Analytics
Election analytics turn your data into actionable insights, helping you analyze member behavior and improve participation.
Explore Election Analytics Features
One-Click Voting Links
Expand participation with one-click voting links. When you opt for this service, we’ll send one-click voting links to your voters’ emails that takes them directly to their ballot — no username or password setup needed.
Inside One-Click Voting Links
QR Codes
Incorporating QR codes on election resources, like fliers, posters, and mail-in ballots, can direct members straight to your voting webpage or directly into their ballot.
Harness the Impact of QR Codes
Single Sign-On
Single sign-on (SSO) significantly simplifies online voting by allowing members to log in through your website’s member-only portal using their existing credentials. Once logged in, voters are directed to the election website and their ballot — no need for new usernames or passwords.
Simplify with Single Sign-On
Voting Participation Reminders
SBS offers targeted voter reminders through postal mail, iCalendar alerts, automated texts, and email notifications. Ideal for member organizations with a diverse voter pool, these voting reminders are a proven way to increase participation in elections.
Enhance Voter EngagementFrequently Asked Questions
Basics
What is a fully managed voting service?
A start-to-finish election solution where SBS designs ballots, handles distribution, runs tabulation, and delivers reporting across paper, onsite, online, mobile, or combination (hybrid) methods.
Who is fully managed voting services for?
Fully managed voting services are ideal for organizations that want a secure, reliable election without having to handle the technical or administrative details themselves. This includes associations, co-ops, credit unions, unions, clubs, HOAs, and more.
What is a hybrid (combination) election?
A single election offering multiple voting channels (e.g., in-person, online, mail). Members choose their preferred method of voting, improving convenience and turnout.
Voting Methods
Can SBS run paper/mail-in elections?
Yes. SBS produces paper ballots and proxies, supports mail-in returns, and manages paper tabulation.
Do you support onsite, in-person voting?
Yes. SBS supports onsite voting at meetings with professional oversight, a registration tool for faster check-in, and secure onsite tabulation.
Is online and mobile voting available?
Yes. Voters can access ballots on any device via secure links, QR codes, email, or text. Mobile access is fully supported.
Can we mix paper, online, and onsite in one election?
Yes. That’s the core of SBS’s hybrid/combination approach.
What reports are available during and after an election?
SBS provides a wide variety of election reporting tools before, during, and after voting. Organizations can access daily participation reports, voter lists, custom turnout reports, email engagement reports, voter satisfaction summaries, election analytics, and certified final results reports. All reports are securely delivered through SBSHub, providing convenient access to election data and participation insights throughout your election.
Participation & Accessibility
How do you increase voter turnout?
One‑click ballot access, reminder emails, text invitations, iCalendar alerts, QR codes, SSO, embedded login, and multi‑method voting options to reduce friction.
Is the platform accessible for people with disabilities?
Yes. SBS complies with ADA Section 508 for accessible online voting experiences.
Quick Comparisons
What’s the difference between fully managed and DIY?
Fully managed = SBS runs end‑to‑end across methods and services. DIY = you self‑administer; SBS offers a separate self‑administered platform (best for smaller or simpler elections).
Improve Your Next Election With SBS Fully Managed Elections
SBS offers dynamic election solutions for any voting need and organizational requirement. Call our customer support team at 844-387-5068 or contact us for more information about using our turnkey voting platform solutions for your upcoming election.
