ElectionChamp
Security Built Into Every Election
ElectionChamp encrypts election data with AES-256, gives every voter a single-use key and keeps every ballot secret.
Five Layers of Protection on Every Election
AES-256 Encryption
AES-256 encryption at rest on all election data, on hosting that holds a SOC 2 Type II report
Unique Voter Keys
Every voter gets a unique 16-character key. One person, one vote, guaranteed
Anonymous Ballots
Votes can never be traced back to individual voters. Privacy by design
SSL Connections
256-bit SSL protects every data transfer between voter and server
Full Audit Trail
A timestamped log of each ballot submitted, reminder, resend and observer view
AES-256 Encryption at Rest
Every piece of election data, including ballots, voter information and results, is stored encrypted with AES-256, on hosting that holds a SOC 2 Type II report.
Every connection uses TLS 1.2 or newer, so nothing can be read in transit, and stored data, backups and logs can't be read from the disks without the encryption keys. Your election data is locked down from the moment it's created to the moment it's archived.
AES-256 Encryption
2256 possible key combinations
Unique 16-Character Voter Keys
When you launch, the system makes a unique 16-character key for each voter. This key is their identity in the election: it authenticates them and makes sure they can vote only once.
Once a voter key has been used to cast a ballot, it's permanently locked. No one can use it again, change the vote it was used for, or transfer it to someone else.
Unique 16-Character Key
One person. One key. One vote.
Anonymous Ballots by Design
Privacy isn't an afterthought. It's built into the architecture. When a voter casts their ballot, the system records that they voted (for participation tracking), but permanently separates their identity from their actual vote.
This separation is structural, not just a policy. No one (not election administrators, not our team, not anyone) can trace a specific vote back to a specific voter. Ever.
Anonymous Ballots
Identity and vote are permanently separated
Complete Audit Trail for Every Election
Your election's audit trail records when voting opened and closed, every ballot submitted (never by whom), every reminder and resend, observer access, and views of the results and voter list. The Voters tab shows which voters have voted.
If a member challenges the results or asks how the vote was run, you have a timestamped record to show them, not just your word.
Full Audit Trail
A timestamped record from launch to close.
Security at Every Stage of Your Election
From the moment you create your election to the moment results are delivered, security is active at every step.
Election Setup
Live Voting Period
Results & Reporting
Security for Every Kind of Organization
The same protections on every election, whoever runs it. Confirm what your rules require with your governing documents and counsel.
HOAs & Condo Boards
Secret ballots, one key per voter and a timestamped audit trail. If an owner challenges a result, you have a record of how the vote ran.
Unions & Labor Groups
Secret ballots, one vote per member and a full record of how the election ran. Weighted ballots stay off unless you turn them on.
Nonprofits & Associations
Show your board and members how the vote ran, with secret ballots and an audit trail you can download as CSV.
What that means in practice
Online Voting vs. Paper Ballots: Security
| Security Feature | ElectionChamp | Paper Ballots |
|---|---|---|
| Data encryption | ✓ AES-256 | ✗ Not applicable |
| Voter authentication | ✓ Unique 16-character key | Signature check (manual) |
| Duplicate vote prevention | ✓ Automatic, system-enforced | Manual tracking, error-prone |
| Anonymous balloting | ✓ Structural separation | Depends on process |
| Audit trail | ✓ Complete, timestamped | ✗ Limited or none |
| Ballot tampering risk | ✓ Encrypted, locked after submission | ✗ Physical access risk |
| Counting errors | ✓ Zero: automatic calculation | ✗ Human error common |
| Results available | Instant | Hours to days |
Security Questions Answered
Stored election data, including ballots and voter information, is encrypted with AES-256. Every connection uses TLS 1.2 or newer.
No. Each voter receives a unique 16-character key that can only be used once. After a ballot is submitted with that key, it's permanently locked in the system. There is no way to vote again, change your vote, or transfer your key to another person.
No. When a voter casts their ballot, the system permanently separates their identity from their vote at a structural level. Administrators can see who has participated (for turnout tracking), but they cannot see any individual's actual ballot choices. This is a fundamental architectural feature, not just a policy.
Yes. Every security feature (AES-256 encryption, unique voter keys, anonymous ballots, SSL connections, audit trail, encrypted storage) is included on every plan, including the free tier. We never gate security behind paid plans.
The audit trail records what happens once the election launches: when voting started, every ballot submitted (never by whom), reminders and resends, extra keys added, observer links added, revoked and viewed, views of the results and voter list, and how the election closed. Each entry is timestamped, organizers can't edit it, and it downloads as CSV.
All election data is stored on secure, encrypted cloud infrastructure. Data is encrypted both in transit and at rest. Access to server infrastructure is tightly controlled with multi-factor authentication and restricted to authorized personnel only.
ElectionChamp gives you secret ballots, one vote per key and a full record of how the vote ran. Rules differ by organization and place, so confirm your requirements with your governing documents and counsel, and contact us with specific questions.
Run a Secure Election in Minutes
AES-256 encryption. Secret ballots. Full audit trail. Every feature included, even on the free plan.
Questions about security? Email us at support@electionchamp.com