Post-Election = Pre-Trust: What to Do After Your Digital Vote Ends
Your election may be over—but trust-building is just beginning. Here’s what your co-op should do after digital voting ends to strengthen member confidence, powered by BallotPartner.
✅ The Vote Is Over. Now What?
When the final vote is cast and the results are in, many election officers breathe a sigh of relief. And rightfully so—getting to the finish line is an achievement.
But here’s something we’ve learned at BallotPartner:
What you do after the election matters just as much as how you ran it.
This is your opportunity to build trust, boost transparency, and strengthen your co-op’s democratic culture.
Here’s how.
📢 1. Share the Results—Clearly and Accessibly
Members want to know what happened, and they want to hear it from you.
Don’t just post a winner’s list. Go a step further. Share:
- 🗳️ Total number of votes cast
- 📈 Voter turnout percentage
- ✅ Winning candidates with vote counts
- 📄 A short message from your election chair or board
Pro tip: Use BallotPartner’s results export and audit log to create a transparent post-election report.
📬 Share it via:
- Facebook page or group
- Printed bulletin board notice
- SMS with a summary and “Thank you for voting!”
📁 2. Archive and Audit the Process
Even digital elections need strong documentation.
BallotPartner gives you:
- Timestamped voter activity logs (anonymized)
- Audit trail files
- Participation certificates (if enabled)
Save these files in your co-op records. If a member asks questions in the future, you’ll have evidence of a clean, well-run process.
💡 Bonus Tip: Present a short audit report during your next general assembly to build long-term trust.
🎤 3. Acknowledge All Candidates
Whether they won or not, every candidate made your election meaningful.
Send a message or post like:
“Thank you to all our candidates for stepping up to serve our cooperative. We appreciate your dedication and participation.”
This avoids the “winner takes all” feeling and keeps your election spirit democratic—not political.
🙋♀️ 4. Ask for Feedback While It’s Fresh
The best way to improve is to listen.
Send a short post-election survey or ask:
- Was the voting process easy to follow?
- Did you feel informed about the candidates?
- Any suggestions for future elections?
Keep it anonymous. A few questions go a long way.
BallotPartner Tip: Add a feedback form link to your post-vote “Thank You” message screen or email.
🎉 5. Celebrate Participation—Not Just Results
Instead of focusing only on who won, celebrate the fact that your members showed up!
“61% of members voted this year—our highest turnout ever!”
“Thank you for making your voice count.”
Consider:
- Posting a participation certificate download
- Offering a raffle or small giveaway for voters
- Sharing quotes from members who appreciated the new voting system
Why it matters: This makes members feel included, not just informed.
📆 6. Reflect, Document, and Plan Ahead
While it’s still fresh, document what worked and what didn’t:
- Was there enough time to clean the voter list?
- Did members understand how to vote?
- Were support channels fast enough?
Use this to update your next election plan. BallotPartner lets you duplicate past elections as a starting point for next time.
🧭 Final Thought: Trust Starts After the Ballot Closes
A digital election doesn’t just count votes—it builds credibility. But that only happens if members feel informed, respected, and valued after they vote.
With BallotPartner, you’re not just ending an election.
You’re starting a stronger relationship with your members.
👉 Ready to make your next election more transparent and trustworthy?
Let’s plan it together. [Book a free consultation]
