Political Party Elections
Run leadership elections, candidate selections and internal committee ballots online, by secret ballot, using single transferable vote or instant runoff, with instant results and a full audit trail.
- Leadership elections and candidate selections by secret ballot
- Single transferable vote and instant runoff built in
- Internal committee and officer elections
- Member data straight from NationBuilder
- Instant results, turnout figures and a downloadable audit trail
Can a political party run leadership and selection votes online?
Yes. Unless your rules require another method, a party can run leadership elections, parliamentary and local candidate selections, and internal committee elections online. Choice Voting runs each one by secret ballot using single transferable vote or instant runoff, draws members straight from NationBuilder, and gives you an instant result with a full audit trail.
Online voting for political parties
Secure, transparent votes your members trust.
Nothing tests member confidence like a leadership election or a candidate selection. If members doubt the process, they doubt the result, and a party cannot afford that. Paper ballots and in person selection meetings are slow, expensive and hard to run consistently across the country. Choice Voting runs party votes online, by true secret ballot. Draw your members straight from NationBuilder, restrict a vote to the right region or branch, and count leadership and selection races correctly with single transferable vote or instant runoff. No administrator can see how a member voted, and every result carries a full audit trail. When voting closes the result is there straight away, so the party can move on with confidence. See our NationBuilder integration page for how member data flows in.
Elect leaders, select candidates
The votes a party depends on, run securely and counted correctly.
Elect
Run leadership and internal elections
For general secretaries and returning officers who need a ballot that is secret, properly counted and defensible.
- Leadership and deputy leadership elections
- National and regional committee elections
- Officer and executive appointments
- Single transferable vote or instant runoff
Select
Run candidate selections
For selection committees choosing parliamentary, local and other candidates fairly and consistently.
- Parliamentary and local candidate selections
- Restrict a selection to the right region or branch
- Candidate nominations and statements collected online
- A clear, auditable result for the selectorate
Every party vote, on one platform
From a leadership election to a single local selection.
Leadership Elections
Run leadership and deputy leadership elections by secret ballot, counted by single transferable vote or instant runoff.
Candidate Selections
Select parliamentary and local candidates, restricting each selection to the right members.
Committee Elections
Elect national and regional committees and executives on the same secure platform.
Internal Ballots
Ballot members on policy motions and internal questions with a clear, recorded result.
Member Surveys
Consult members on policy and priorities with a secure survey, one response per member.
Conference Delegate Selection
Select conference delegates and run internal votes, giving every eligible member a say.
Set up a party vote in minutes
The same simple path for a leadership election or a local selection.
Choose your vote
Election, selection, ballot or survey. Set the question, add candidates or options and pick your method.
Add your members
Draw your members from NationBuilder or import them, then set who is eligible for each vote.
Open the vote
Branded with your party logo. Members receive their secure link and vote on any device.
Announce the result
Results the moment voting closes, with turnout, a full breakdown and a downloadable audit trail.
Everything a party needs
True secret ballot
No administrator, officer or Choice Voting staff member can see how a member voted, so every vote is free and confidential.
STV and instant runoff
The methods leadership and selection races use, built in, with a round by round breakdown for transparency.
NationBuilder integration
Draw your voters straight from NationBuilder, so a ballot uses your live membership data.
Eligibility by region or branch
Restrict a selection or a vote to the right members, so a local selection goes to that area and a leadership vote goes to everyone.
Nominations and statements
Collect candidate nominations, statements and declarations online, then move straight into the ballot.
Real time turnout
Watch turnout while voting is open and know whether a reminder is worth sending.
Instant results and PDF reports
Results as soon as voting closes, with a downloadable PDF and a round by round breakdown.
Full audit trail
Every ballot, vote and result logged and timestamped, exportable as evidence if a result is questioned.
UK hosted and secure
Encrypted, UK hosted, ICO registered, Cyber Essentials certified and GDPR compliant.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Your party rules decide how your elections and selections must be run and what method each requires. Confirm the requirements that apply to your party before relying on them.
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Frequently asked questions
Which voting method should we use for a leadership election?
A single winner leadership election is usually run by instant runoff, so the winner has majority support, while multi seat internal committees suit single transferable vote. Both are built in and produce a round by round breakdown so members can see how the result was reached.
Can we use our NationBuilder member data?
Yes. You can draw your voters straight from NationBuilder, so a ballot uses your live membership data rather than an exported spreadsheet that goes out of date. See our NationBuilder integration page for how it works.
Can we restrict a selection to one area?
Yes. You can restrict a selection or a vote to the right region, branch or group of members, so a local candidate selection goes only to those members while a leadership vote goes to the whole membership.
Is the ballot secret and auditable?
Yes. Every vote is a true secret ballot, encrypted and delivered through a personal secure link, and no administrator can see how anyone voted. Every result carries a full audit trail, and a separate scrutineer role lets an independent person oversee the count.
How quickly do we get the result?
As soon as voting closes. The result appears straight away with turnout, a full breakdown and a downloadable audit trail.
Run your party votes with confidence
Leadership elections, candidate selections and internal ballots on one secure platform, with a result your members trust.