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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.
FAQ’s
Can I customize my election?
Yes, there are many options for question types and the options you can set for them.
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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).
Why am I getting an Elector Collision Warning?
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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.
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How do I use the Email Blast feature?
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Email Blasts can be sent to all electors, electors that have not yet voted, or specific electors.
It is recommended that you include the following information in the email template:
To vote, please visit Simply Voting: https://uwaterloo.simplyvoting.com/
Login with your UW credentials (8-character UWaterloo username and password) and two-factor authentication (2Fa)
After logging in you will see the current ballots that you have access to
Simply Voting is the campus web-based online voting system supporting the official online voting needs on campus. For more information see Information Systems & Technology knowledge base article - About Simply Voting.
NOTE: emails come fromvote@simplyvoting.comwith an option to unsubscribe.
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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
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