The modern alternative to Election Runner
Election Runner is a great tool for school and student council elections. If you're running an HOA, condo board, or association with live AGMs, weighted ballots, and real governance requirements, VoteAlly was built specifically for you.
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Why association boards switch to VoteAlly
School elections and HOA governance are fundamentally different problems. Here's what boards consistently run into.
Need live meeting control
VoteAlly lets you open Motion 1, watch votes arrive in real time, close it, show results, and immediately move to Motion 2. All from the chair's dashboard, without leaving the meeting.
Need fractional weighted voting
Upload a CSV with your unit entitlements or share percentages. VoteAlly automatically calculates weighted results. No spreadsheet math after the fact.
High voter login friction
Members receive a single Magic Link via email and tap it to access their ballot instantly. No passwords to reset on meeting night.
Switching is straightforward
You don't need to migrate anything complex. Most boards are running their first VoteAlly election within an hour.
Import your voter list
Upload a CSV of your members with optional share entitlements. Any spreadsheet works.
Set up your ballot
Add your motions and candidates. Weighted and standard votes work in the same session.
Launch and run live
Share your unique session link. Open and close motions in real time from your chair dashboard.
Built for Associations
Student council elections don't care about property share entitlements. Your HOA does.
Interactive Live Meetings
VoteAlly lets you run an active AGM. Open Motion 1, watch the votes come in, close it, show results, then move to Motion 2.
Turnkey Weighted Voting
Built specifically for condo and strata corporations that require fractional vote weighting based on square footage or share percentages.
Frictionless Magic Links
Voters receive a secure Magic Link via email and tap once to securely access their specific ballot.
Verifiable Receipts
Members receive a cryptographic receipt code at the end of their vote. This code can be used to independently verify the tally without revealing their choices.
Mobile-First Design
An interface optimized for seniors and non-technical voters tapping on smartphone screens during an active meeting.
Try it before you commit
Run a real election with up to 50 voters at no cost. Experience the full Admin dashboard and voter Magic Link flow before your actual AGM.
VoteAlly is a great fit if...
- You want to run interactive, real-time voting during a live virtual or physical AGM
- Your organization requires fractional or share-based weighted voting
- You prefer sending 1-click Magic Links for member ballot access
- You need cryptographic receipt codes to prove the tally to skeptical members
- You are a condo association, HOA, co-op, strata corporation, nonprofit, labor union, or professional association
Frequently asked questions
We've been using Election Runner for school votes. Is VoteAlly really different?
Many boards evaluate both. VoteAlly is differentiated by live AGM control, fractional weighted voting enforced at the ballot level, and cryptographic audit trails for governance workflows.
Do I need to re-enter all our voters manually?
No. Upload any CSV with member names and email addresses, and optionally a share entitlement column. VoteAlly handles the import. When you are ready, you choose when to send invitations: schedule them in advance or trigger them manually right before the meeting.
Does VoteAlly support secret ballots?
Yes. VoteAlly supports secret ballots and adds cryptographic receipt codes so members can independently verify their vote was counted correctly.
Does VoteAlly only work for live meetings?
Not at all. VoteAlly supports fully asynchronous scheduled elections too. Open a ballot on Monday, close it Friday, and let members vote at their own pace from any device. Live Meeting mode is one option, not a requirement.
Can I test VoteAlly before committing?
Yes. Our Free plan lets you run a real vote with up to 50 members at no cost. You can experience both the Live Meeting dashboard and scheduled ballot workflows yourself, without a credit card.
Try the Live Meeting Experience
See how much smoother your AGM runs when members can vote instantly on their phones. Free for your first 50 voters.
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