Simply Voting Help & Support’

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• The Election Manager Guide that will walk you step-by-step through the setup of a typical election, in addition to election management during and after your designated voting period.

• Simply Voting FAQ

• 24/7 Support.

FAQ’s

Can I customize my election?

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• Managing Questions - In the Questions section you define the items or issues being voted upon. Questions represent individual topics on which your electors will vote.

• Managing Question Options - Options are the candidates or options electors may select. There is no limit to the number of options.

• Upload or attach files to an election - You can specify a description and upload an image of the candidates and/or attach .PDF files (e.g., CV/resume, etc.). 

Do I have to proof the ballot?

Yes, proofing the ballot is a mandatory step.

• Casting a proof vote provides the opportunity to review the questions and get a sense of what the election will look like for the electors (voters).

• Proofing the Election 

Why am I getting an Elector Collision Warning?

This warning indicatesthat an elector ID (WatIAM) is being used for two different electors.

• This can happen if another Returning Officer in the UW instance has entered the person’s name differently, but the WatIAM matches.

• This warning can be safely ignored.

How do I use the Email Blast feature?

If you include an email address for the electors, you can use the Email Blast feature to send voting instructions and reminders to vote to the electors.

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For more information on managing bad emails, you can refer to the help guide, Managing Bad Emails  

Can I edit my election once it has started? 

You can edit elections and adjust the end date/time of a live election.
Edit electors: 

• You can add, edit, and delete individual electors up until the election has ended (you cannot delete an elector that has already voted).

• Additions, Deletions, and Editing Electors after Finalization 

Change the End Date and End Time of a live election: 

• Changing an Election’s Dates and Times 

• If the election is Active, you may adjust only the End Date and End Time. 

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