Avoid common digital election mistakes in your cooperative. Learn the top 5 pitfalls and how BallotPartner helps you run smooth, secure, and stress-free online elections.

Switching to Online Voting? Don’t Let These Mistakes Trip You Up

Digital elections are changing how cooperatives run—but going online doesn’t guarantee success unless you plan it right. At BallotPartner, we’ve supported hundreds of co-ops in the Philippines. And we’ve seen the same few mistakes pop up again and again.

The good news? They’re all avoidable.

Here are the top 5 digital voting mistakes co-ops make—and how you can avoid them completely.

❌ Mistake #1: Sending Out Voting Links Too Late

Some admins wait until the last minute to send ballots, thinking it’s safer. But this often leads to:

• Low turnout
• Confused members
• Missed voting windows

✅ How to Avoid It:
Schedule your SMS and email blasts before the voting period starts. With BallotPartner, you can pre-schedule delivery and send automated reminders during the voting window.

❌ Mistake #2: Not Cleaning Your Member List

If your contact list is outdated, you’ll face:

• Undelivered ballots
• Missed voters
• Wasted time troubleshooting

✅ How to Avoid It:
Start cleaning your voter list at least 2 weeks before the election. Remove duplicates, confirm mobile/email info, and tag inactive members. BallotPartner supports easy uploads and previews so you can verify before sending.

❌ Mistake #3: Using Complicated, Jargon-Filled Instructions

If your members are confused by the instructions, many won’t vote—even if the platform is user-friendly.

✅ How to Avoid It:
Use simple, friendly language:

• “Tap your link to vote” instead of “Authenticate your ballot session”
• “Your vote is anonymous and secure” instead of “End-to-end encrypted tokens ensure data integrity”

BallotPartner provides Filipino and English templates and voting guides you can send right away.

❌ Mistake #4: No Support or Backup Plan for Non-Techie Members

Even if the majority are comfortable online, some members may need help. Ignoring this can lead to complaints or worse—lost trust.

✅ How to Avoid It:
Offer:

• In-office support booths (with someone assisting voters on tablets)
• Step-by-step printed guides
• A hotline or email for tech questions

We help co-ops set up these “support channels” before voting begins—especially helpful for elder members.

❌ Mistake #5: Forgetting to Communicate Results Transparently

You may have a clean, fair election—but if you don’t share the results clearly, members may feel left out or unsure about the outcome.

✅ How to Avoid It:
Download your BallotPartner result report and share it via:

• Your co-op’s Facebook page
• Email or SMS broadcast
• General assembly (online or in-person)

Also, show your members that you used a secure, independent platform with anonymized votes and audit logs. That builds long-term trust.

✅ Final Thoughts: Small Mistakes Can Hurt Big Elections—Unless You Plan Ahead

Running digital elections isn’t just about using a platform. It’s about setting up your process with clarity, security, and empathy for your members.

BallotPartner helps you every step of the way, from voter list upload to post-election reporting.

👉 Book a free setup call today and let’s run your smoothest election yet.