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Running Elections in a Small HOA: Current Pricing, Controls, and Legal Limits

A practical guide to current per-election and subscription pricing, roster controls, exports, and the state-law and governing-document steps software cannot complete.

February 19, 2026Read

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Compliance

18 min read

Strata & Condo Voting in Canada: The Complete 2026 Guide for BC, Ontario & Alberta

Canadian strata councils and condo boards still run elections by show of hands. With 34,000 strata corporations in BC alone, new legislation in all three major provinces, and weighted voting requirements that paper ballots cannot handle, the gap between what the law allows and what boards actually do has never been wider.

February 20, 2026Read

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Education

23 min read

Every Voting Method Ranked by Security: A Tampering Risk Matrix With Real Cases (2026)

From show-of-hands to blockchain, every voting method has different attack surfaces. We built a security matrix covering 12 methods, 47 documented fraud cases, and 23 academic sources, so you can see exactly where each method breaks.

February 21, 2026Read

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Education

11 min read

How to Run a Nonprofit Board Election: The Complete Guide for Every Organization Size (2026)

Nonprofit board elections are legally required, donor-scrutinized, and surprisingly easy to get wrong. This step-by-step guide covers nominating committees, quorum requirements, state-specific rules, and the modern tools that make elections compliant in under an hour.

February 25, 2026Read

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Compliance

11 min read

Nonprofit Board Voting Requirements by State: The Definitive 2026 Reference Table

Every state has different rules for how nonprofits elect their boards. California caps terms at 4 years. New York requires 3 directors minimum. Texas defaults to 10% quorum. This is the complete, statute-by-statute breakdown for all 50 states.

February 25, 2026Read

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Education

9 min read

How to Run a Union Election Online: LMRDA Compliance, Security, and the Complete Digital Playbook (2026)

Union elections are federally regulated, high-stakes events that historically required in-person voting. Digital voting is now viable, but only if it meets LMRDA requirements. Here's exactly how to do it right.

February 25, 2026Read

Compliance

8 min read

NLRB Election Rules for Small Unions: What Every Local Needs to Know (2026)

Small union locals face the same federal election requirements as the UAW, but with a fraction of the resources. This guide breaks down NLRB representation elections and LMRDA officer elections for locals with under 500 members.

February 25, 2026Read

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Education

9 min read

How to Hold a Church Vote: Parliamentary Procedure, Denominational Rules, and Modern Solutions (2026)

Church votes happen for everything from calling a pastor to approving a budget. But most congregations rely on informal processes that create division instead of unity. This guide covers Robert's Rules, denominational requirements, and the tools that make church voting transparent and trustworthy.

February 25, 2026Read

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Compliance

8 min read

Church Board Election Process: A Step-by-Step Guide for Every Denomination (2026)

Electing church board members (elders, deacons, trustees, vestry) is one of the most important decisions a congregation makes. This guide covers the nominating process, eligibility standards, voting procedures, and compliance requirements by denomination.

February 25, 2026Read

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Compliance

6 min read

Credit Union Board Election Requirements: NCUA Rules, Federal vs. State Charters, and Compliance (2026)

Credit union board elections are regulated by the NCUA, your state regulator, or both. This guide covers nominating committee rules, ballot requirements, member notification, and results certification for federal and state-chartered credit unions.

February 25, 2026Read

Compliance

6 min read

NCUA Election Compliance Guide: Everything Your Credit Union Examiner Checks (2026)

NCUA examiners review your election procedures during every examination cycle. This guide covers exactly what they look for: nominating committee independence, notice timing, ballot integrity, and documentation, so you pass every time.

February 25, 2026Read

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Product

5 min read

Credit Union Election Software Comparison: Paper, Mail, and Digital Platforms Ranked (2026)

Most credit unions spend $5,000-$20,000 per election and achieve under 10% member participation. This comparison breaks down every voting method by cost, compliance, participation, and examiner-readiness.

February 25, 2026Read

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Voting solutions for every organization

Deep dives into how vote.direct serves different industries and organization types.

HOA & Condo Boards

Compliant board elections with verified identity.

Non-Profits & Associations

Member votes and board elections with audit trails.

Union Elections

DOL-sourced officer-election guidance and platform record tools.

Churches & Religious Orgs

Congregation votes and pastor elections.

Creators & Communities

Verified polls for audience engagement.

PTA & School Voting

Accessible, multilingual voting for school decisions.

Startups & Teams

Transparent team decisions for distributed orgs.

Corporate Shareholder

Proxy votes and board elections with weighted voting.

Professional Associations

Chapter elections and standards adoption votes.

Cooperatives

One-member-one-vote with audit trails.

Property Management

Multi-community elections from one dashboard.

Credit Unions

Board-election tools and Article V support records.

Petitions & Signatures

Verified signature collection for recalls and amendments.

NYC Co-ops

Weighted shareholder voting with official BCL source links.

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Insights on voting & governance

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Running Elections in a Small HOA: Current Pricing, Controls, and Legal Limits

Strata & Condo Voting in Canada: The Complete 2026 Guide for BC, Ontario & Alberta

Every Voting Method Ranked by Security: A Tampering Risk Matrix With Real Cases (2026)

How to Run a Nonprofit Board Election: The Complete Guide for Every Organization Size (2026)

Nonprofit Board Voting Requirements by State: The Definitive 2026 Reference Table

How to Run a Union Election Online: LMRDA Compliance, Security, and the Complete Digital Playbook (2026)

NLRB Election Rules for Small Unions: What Every Local Needs to Know (2026)

How to Hold a Church Vote: Parliamentary Procedure, Denominational Rules, and Modern Solutions (2026)

Church Board Election Process: A Step-by-Step Guide for Every Denomination (2026)

Credit Union Board Election Requirements: NCUA Rules, Federal vs. State Charters, and Compliance (2026)

NCUA Election Compliance Guide: Everything Your Credit Union Examiner Checks (2026)

Credit Union Election Software Comparison: Paper, Mail, and Digital Platforms Ranked (2026)

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