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Fun Facts About Electronic Voting (E-Voting)

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Hopkinton Town Meeting

For years, manual vote-counting methods like “Yea or Nay”, raise-of-hands, and paper ballots have reigned supreme in the voting and election processes of businesses, towns and cities, unions, associations, and more. While these tried-and-true processes have been effective in achieving a clear result, each can have limitations when it comes to speed, accuracy, and the anonymity of a voting session. Here some fun facts about how e-voting can modernize and streamline vote-counting in 2025 and beyond.

The Pros and Cons of Electronic Voting

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Electronic voting is increasingly used in various settings, from government elections to corporate boardrooms. But how does it stack up against traditional voting methods like voice voting or a show of hands? Here are the pros and cons of e-voting, particularly in the context of business, town, and organizational meetings.

Fall Recap: NECA, Rehoboth, and Maine Municipal Association Electronic Voting

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MEMUN Convention

With the Fall season getting into full swing, we’ve been hard at work helping organizations, small governments, and businesses alike to modernize the way they collect and tabulate votes. Over the past few months, we made appearances at the NECA 29th annual convention, Rehoboth’s 2024 Special Town Meeting, as well as our debut appearance at the Maine Municipal Association Convention, where we’ve been introducing town clerks and local government admins to the world of electronic voting!

AEAONMS Utilizes TownVOTE for the First Time During Their 131st Imperial Council Session

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Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order voting session

As a newcomer to the world of electronic voting, the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (AEAONMS) had several unique conditions for their 131st imperial council session on August 20th. Convening at the Sheraton and Marriott hotels in New Orleans, the organization utilized TownVOTE during two electoral voting sessions for the Nobles and Daughters of the Order. The system handled the tasks with ease, automatically counting the votes of almost 2,000 delegates in a large conference room venue.

Over 70 New England Towns Are Using TownVOTE

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Rehoboth, MA town meeting electronic voting

We’re happy to announce that as of August 2024, over 70 New England towns are now utilizing TownVOTE electronic voting system! Marblehead chose a semi-permanent multi-building installation, while Westford battled two postponements and finally held their vote in a football field. We also welcomed 10 new towns to our Meridia family and in time for the spring town meeting season.

NAACP and APWU are Now Using TownVOTE Electronic Voting System

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APWU Voting Session

We’ve had our hands full in the month of July, as we provided on-site technical support for two high profile clients: the American Postal Workers’ Union (APWU), and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Utilizing TownVOTE, the two organizations voted electronically on various articles and motions, streamlining their voting process and achieving a highly accurate result on particularly contentious votes.

Summer Recap and the Upcoming Fall Town Meeting Season

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Chatham Town Meeting 2023

As fall town meeting season draws near, we’ve been hard at work providing on-site technical support for voting sessions of all sizes. We had incredible success working with two high profile organizations – the NAACP and Moravian Church Synod, and aim to continue the trend as New England towns get ready to utilize electronic voting in their town meetings to vote on important issues that affect their communities.

NAACP Used Electronic Voting Clickers for the Second Time at Their 114th Annual Convention

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NAACP 2023 Resolutions Planary Session

As the NAACP’s biggest event of the year and second in-person meeting since 2019, the stakes were high during the organization’s 114th national convention held in Boston. Starting on July 28th and running till August 1st, hundreds of voting delegates convened in Boston to vote on a variety of hot-button topics like LGBTQ+ rights, gun control, environmental protection, police training, and more.

Moravian Church Synod Upgrades to Electronic Voting

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Moravian Church Synod 2023 Meeting

In a world where technology is rapidly shaping various aspects of our lives, it comes as no surprise that even traditional institutions like the Moravian Church are embracing digital innovations. The recent Moravian Church Synod held in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, made waves by adopting an electronic voting system. This move marked a significant step forward, streamlining the voting process and ensuring greater inclusivity and transparency within the congregation.

Religious and Tribal Organizations Around the Country are Using TownVOTE

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Tribal Council Voting Chamber

Whether it be Seventh Day Adventists, the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, or the Snoqualmie Indian tribe, religious and tribal organizations across the country are meeting to elect officials and make important decisions for the future. That’s why religious and tribal groups of all sizes have been making the switch to Meridia’s TownVOTE electronic voting system, which proved to be the perfect alternative to the time-consuming process of counting votes manually.

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