Run board elections, bylaw votes, and member resolutions online. One member, one vote — encrypted, anonymous, and fully auditable. Built for the cooperative principle of democratic member control.
Democratic governance is core to the cooperative model. But running a credible election across thousands of members shouldn't consume weeks of staff time and five figures of your budget.
Annual meetings draw a fraction of your membership. When board elections are tied to in-person attendance or mailed ballots, you're making decisions with 5–10% participation — hardly a democratic mandate.
Printing, postage, return envelopes, and manual processing for thousands of members adds up fast. A single mailed election can cost more than your board's entire annual meeting budget.
Credit unions face NCUA oversight. Electric co-ops answer to state regulators. Housing co-ops have legal governance requirements. Your election process needs to withstand scrutiny — not just "work well enough."
ElectionChamp handles the entire election — setup, voting, reminders, counting, and audit-ready documentation — at a fraction of the cost of mailed ballots.
Start Your Free ElectionFrom annual board elections to merger votes — ElectionChamp supports every type of cooperative and credit union member vote.
Elect board members with confidence. Support for district seats, at-large positions, candidate bios, and automatic result calculation — one member, one vote, enforced by the platform.
Put proposed amendments in front of your full membership. Present exact language, collect votes, and document the outcome for your governance records and regulatory filings.
When your cooperative considers a merger, acquisition, or dissolution, get formal member approval with a fully documented, auditable vote that satisfies regulatory requirements.
Get member approval for annual budgets, capital expenditures, rate changes, and special assessments. Clear documentation for your board, auditors, and regulators.
Gauge member sentiment on strategic direction, services, new products, or proposed resolutions. Data-backed decisions build member trust and demonstrate responsiveness.
Run nominating committee elections, supervisory committee selections, and any other votes your bylaws require. Each with its own voter list and ballot configuration.
No software to install. No account required for voters. Most cooperatives finish setup in under 15 minutes, even for elections with thousands of members.
Name your election (e.g., "2025 Board of Directors Election"), add a description with candidate information, and set your voting window.
� 2 minutesChoose your voting method — plurality for board seats, yes/no for bylaw amendments, approval voting for multi-issue ballots, or ranked choice for contested races.
� 1 minuteAdd candidates with bios and qualifications, amendment language, budget proposals, or survey questions. Preview exactly what members will see.
� 5 minutesImport your membership directory via spreadsheet — names and email addresses. Each member gets a unique, secure 16-digit voting key. Supports lists of any size.
� 3 minutesSet up email and SMS notifications with your cooperative's branding. Schedule automatic reminders to members who haven't voted — the biggest turnout booster available.
� 2 minutesHit start. Members vote from any device, anywhere. Results are calculated automatically the moment voting closes — ready for your board and regulators.
✅ Done!Democratic governance is the foundation of the cooperative model. These features ensure your elections uphold that principle with integrity.
Every member gets a unique 16-digit voter key. One key, one ballot, no exceptions. The cooperative principle of democratic member control, enforced by cryptography — not the honor system.
Learn moreEvery action timestamped and logged. Exportable reports for your board, auditors, NCUA examiners, state regulators, and any governance review. Defensible documentation, not a box of paper ballots.
Learn moreMembers vote from their phone, tablet, or computer. No app to download, no account to create. Reach every member — not just the ones who attend the annual meeting.
Learn moreEmail and SMS reminders go out automatically to members who haven't voted. Dramatically increase participation without burdening your staff with manual follow-up calls and mailings.
Learn moreResults calculated automatically when voting closes. Detailed reports with vote breakdowns, participation rates, and exportable data for your board packet and regulatory filings.
Learn morePlurality, ranked choice, approval voting, yes/no, and more. Use different methods for different ballot items in the same election — board seats by plurality, bylaws by yes/no.
Learn moreCooperatives exist because of democratic member control. ElectionChamp makes that principle practical — giving every member an equal, accessible, and secure way to participate in governance, regardless of where they live or whether they can attend a meeting.
Clean, clear, and secure. Members click the link in their email or text, see a professional ballot with candidate information and proposals, make their selections, and submit. Under a minute from any device.
Whether your members are across town or across the state, they get the same simple, secure voting experience — no special software, no account required.
See the Full Voter ExperienceCompare ElectionChamp to the cost of printing and mailing ballots to your entire membership. A 5,000-member cooperative election costs approximately $250 — a fraction of what you'd spend on postage alone. No annual contracts, no subscription fees.
Join cooperatives and credit unions that have moved from mailed ballots to secure online voting.
NCUA regulations permit electronic voting for credit union elections, provided the process ensures one member, one vote; ballot secrecy; proper notice; and adequate documentation. ElectionChamp provides all of these — unique voter keys, encrypted anonymous ballots, automated notifications, and a complete audit trail. We recommend confirming with your NCUA examiner and reviewing your specific bylaws, as requirements can vary.
Yes. Many cooperatives open online voting a week or two before the annual meeting, then close it at the meeting itself. Members who attend in person and haven't yet voted can vote on their phones at the meeting. This hybrid approach maximizes participation — you get the accessibility of online voting and the community of an in-person event.
Yes. ElectionChamp is built to handle elections of any size. Upload your full membership directory, and each member gets a unique voter key. The platform handles the notifications, voting, and result calculation at scale. A 25,000-member election would cost approximately $1,250 ($10 base + $0.05 × 24,800 members above 200) — compare that to the cost of mailing 25,000 ballots with return envelopes.
Yes. You control exactly who receives a voter key by managing your voter list. For district-specific board seats, upload only the members in that district. For cooperative-wide votes, upload the full membership. You can run multiple simultaneous elections with different voter lists — district races for specific members, bylaw amendments for everyone.
ElectionChamp works for all types of cooperatives: credit unions, electric cooperatives, agricultural co-ops, housing cooperatives, food co-ops, worker cooperatives, and consumer cooperatives. The platform is flexible enough to accommodate the specific governance requirements of each type — from NCUA-regulated credit unions to state-chartered electric co-ops.
You upload your current membership directory — only members on your approved list receive a voter key. Each key is unique and can only be used once. You control who is eligible, and you can update the list right up until voting begins. Former members, non-members, and ineligible accounts never receive voting access.
Yes. Each candidate listing can include a name, biographical statement, qualifications, and professional background. This gives members the information they need to make informed choices right on the ballot — no separate mailer or website required. Many cooperatives find this actually improves the quality of member decision-making compared to paper ballots with names only.
Yes. Our managed elections service means our team handles everything — setup, voter list upload, ballot configuration, launch, monitoring, and result delivery. You approve the ballot and we handle the rest. This is especially popular with larger cooperatives and credit unions that want to completely offload election logistics from their staff. Learn more about managed elections.
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