Online Voting
*If you have received an email containing a link to your online ballot and are looking for further information and/or assistance in casting an online vote, please review CondoVoter's Online Voting Guide. For further frequently asked questions related to online voting, please see below.
What is online voting?
Online voting refers to the process of casting a vote or participating in an election using the internet. Online voting allows eligible voters to submit votes electronically from any location with internet access, rather than physically visiting a polling station
How do I vote online with CondoVoter?
- If you are an eligible voter with an email address on file, you will receive an email which contains a confidential link to access your electronic ballot
- You can select the candidates or options you wish to vote for by clicking on your selected options.
- You will have an opportunity to review your choices and make any necessary changes before submitting your vote.
- Simply click "submit" once you are ready to submit your vote. This sends your vote to the online voting system which records it and adds it to the overall tally.
Do I need to attend my community's meeting to vote?
Attendance and voting eligibility varies by community. If you are unsure of the rules and regulations surrounding your upcoming vote and attendance requirements, please contact your management for further information.
In many cases, there is no requirement to attend your community's meeting in order to vote, meaning all votes are counted and included in the final results regardless if you attend the meeting. We thus encourage all voters, including those that cannot attend the meeting, to participate and exercise their right to vote if they are eligible to do so.
When does online voting open and close?
Online voting timelines varies by community. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your vote opening and/or closing date, please contact your management for further information.
For communities participating in advance voting: Online voting will typically open at a minimum of 10-15 days prior to the meeting; this however can differ by your community's specific guidelines and types of votes taking place.
For communities participating in real-time voting only (no advance voting): The vote will typically open once the meeting has been officially called to order.
Voting will most often remain open all the way up until the vote is closed at the meeting (if applicable) and the final results are declared.
Can I change my vote?
Your ability to change your vote will depend on your specific community's voting rules.
For communities in which voters are eligible to change their votes: You are able to change your vote at any time up until the vote has been closed. To change your vote, simply access your ballot and re-submit your vote with your new selections.
For communities in which voters are ineligible to change their votes: All votes are final and you will be unable to re-cast any previous votes.
Who can participate in online voting?
All eligible voters in communities that are participating in online voting have the opportunity to cast a vote. Please note, you must have a valid email address on file in order to receive your online voting link and access your electronic ballot.
How long does it take to vote online?
Online voting is quick and easy - simply click on your vote link sent to you by email, make your selections on your ballot, and submit your online vote. The entire process can be completed in just a few minutes.
Does my online vote count towards quorum?
Quorum details, and the respective rules which dictate and constitute a quorum, will differ based on your specific community rules and the type of votes taking place. Typically, online votes will count towards quorum and will help your community secure its required participation to hold its meeting.
How do I know if my vote has been submitted?
Once you submit your online vote, you will receive a confirmation message as well as an automatic email with confirmation of your vote submission.
Can multiple members of a shared unit vote?
As long as all co-members have an email address on file, you will each receive your vote link by email and be able to vote online. Each unit only represents one vote and multiple members within one unit do not add extra votes to the unit. All co-members will receive the same voting confirmation email when a vote has been cast or changed. The last vote that is submitted will always be the vote that is tabulated in the final results.
What if I own multiple units?
As long as your email address is on file for multiple units in the community, you will be able to vote on behalf of all of your eligible units. Votes are weighted accordingly, and you will see each unit you are voting on behalf of at the top of your electronic ballot.
Can I vote at my meeting?
Voting will typically be open during your community's meeting, however rules and timelines can vary. If you have any questions regarding your voting timing and eligibility, please confirm with your management for further details.
If your community is participating in both real-time voting and advance voting, we encourage you to cast an advance vote even if you are planning to attend the meeting, as this will most often help your community secure its quorum (if applicable).
Do I need a computer to vote online?
You will need an internet device to access your electronic ballot and submit an online vote. Your electronic ballot can be accessed from any type of internet device (computer, cellphone, iPad, etc.).