Secure Online Voting Solutions
Trusted by 500+ organizations for over 35 years
At Survey & Ballot Systems (SBS), we’ve designed intuitive and comprehensive online voting tools to make elections easier for your organization. Increase participation, save administrative time, and ensure election integrity with our flexible and secure online voting platform.
Which Online Voting Solution is Right for You?
We offer a range of online voting services to meet the specific needs and budget of your organization.
Our comprehensive, full-service option where our experts handle every detail of your election from start to finish.
View Our Fully Managed Services
Our powerful, self-service online voting platform that puts you in control. Easy to set up and manage for elections up to 5,000 voters.
View Our DIY Online Voting Software
Live, instant online voting for virtual or in-person meetings. Perfect for board meetings, bylaw amendments, and motions.
View Our Real-Time Voting Software
Testimonials
"SBS was incredibly professional, and highlighted exactly how real-time voting could work for our situation. Real-time voting enables our Board of Directors to cast their votes in a matter of seconds, with results instantly tabulated, as well as being able to adjust rounds of voting on the fly with runoffs. After the vote, our board couldn't believe - this is an incredible improvement, we should've done this years ago."
- Adam Brooks, Association of Professional Flight Attendants
Find The Right Voting Solution For Your Organization
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 Engagement
An Online Voting Platform You Can Trust
Security and integrity are at the core of everything we do. We employ top security measures to protect your election and your members' data, giving everyone the confidence to participate.
- SOC 2 Compliant: Our platform and processes are audited and certified for security, availability, and confidentiality.
- TLS Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is protected with industry-standard TLS encryption.
- 24/7 Monitoring: We proactively monitor our systems around the clock to detect and respond to any potential threats.
- Voter Anonymity: Our system is designed to ensure the complete separation of a voter's identity from their cast ballot, guaranteeing anonymity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Overview
What are online voting tools?
A suite of election solutions: Fully Managed services, DIY online elections (≤5,000 voters), and Real-Time voting for live meetings/events.
Who are these tools for?
Member-based organizations (co-ops, credit unions, HOAs, unions, associations, clubs, etc.) needing secure, accessible voting across channels.
Methods & Use Cases
What’s the difference between Fully Managed, DIY, and Real-Time?
Fully Managed: end-to-end election management across online, paper, drive-thru, and onsite. DIY: self-administered online elections up to ~5,000 voters. Real-Time: live voting during meetings with instant results.
Can we run hybrid/combination elections?
Yes. You can combine any voting methods – online, mail-in, onsite, or even drive-thru – into one election to maximize convenience and turnout.
When should we use Real-Time voting?
For live meetings and events where motions may change and you need instant, on-screen results and attendee tracking.
Security & Integrity
Is online voting secure with SBS?
Yes. Elections use credential-based access and TLS encryption in transit and at rest, with enterprise-grade hosting and data protections.
Can voting be anonymous?
Yes. Voting can be anonymous, but our solutions offer different options. With Real-Time Voting, you can run it anonymously or enable a transparent mode that shows individual votes as they come in. DIY and Fully Managed elections are always confidential; in DIY, admins can see who voted and who didn’t, but never how anyone voted.
Are results auditable?
Yes. Systems maintain activity history and deliver reports suitable for minutes and audits.
Experience Our Online Election Tool
SBS has a wide range of online voting solutions to align with your organization's needs. Get in touch with us today to discuss our online voting service and other options.
