Voting methods
Voting methods overview
Pick how each position is voted on and counted.
Every position has its own method, so one ballot can mix them. Set it when you add or edit the position.
| Method | Voter does | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Plurality | Picks up to N candidates | Each pick counts 1 |
| Approval | Ticks every candidate they accept | Each tick counts 1 |
| Score | Rates each candidate in a range you set | Scores add up |
| Cumulative | Spreads a fixed point budget across candidates | Points add up |
| Ranked choice | Ranks candidates in order | Counted by IRV, STV, or Borda |
| Quadratic | Spends credits, where extra votes for one candidate cost more | Votes add up; see Quadratic voting |
Each method has its own rules on the position form: selection limits, score range, point budget, ranking limits, or credit budget.
Two rules to know
- Quadratic voting needs a Starter or Custom plan and an event end date. It cannot be combined with weighted voting in the same event.
- Weighted voting is not a method. It multiplies each voter's ballot by their weight and works with all methods. See Weighted voting.
Decide on the method before voting starts. Changing it after ballots come in changes what those ballots mean.
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Last updated September 4, 2026