Election Compliance Resources
Free guides, checklists, and templates for compliance-focused organizations running member elections.
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Election Operations Brief
A concise overview of what a compliant, full-service election looks like — from kickoff to certified results.
⬇ Download FreeOnline Election Checklist
A step-by-step checklist for running a compliant online election. Covers voter list, ballot config, notifications, monitoring, and certification.
⬇ Download FreeNomination Process Checklist
A step-by-step checklist for running an LMRDA-compliant nomination process — from 15-day advance notice to certified candidate list.
⬇ Download FreeLMRDA Officer Election Compliance Checklist
A comprehensive 7-section checklist covering every LMRDA Title IV requirement — from pre-election planning and nominations through ballot counting, results certification, and post-election recordkeeping. Includes an electronic voting vendor evaluation section.
⬇ Download FreeNCUA Credit Union Board Election Checklist
A complete compliance checklist for federal and state-chartered credit union board elections — covering NCUA Part 701 requirements, member notice, nomination process, voting procedures, and post-election regulatory filings.
⬇ Download FreeERISA Pension Fund Trustee Election Checklist
A 7-section checklist for multiemployer pension and Taft-Hartley fund trustee elections — covering ERISA § 404 fiduciary requirements, LMRA § 302 compliance, ERISA § 411 disqualification screening, participant communication, and 6-year recordkeeping obligations.
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Nomination Compliance Guide
A comprehensive guide to running a defensible nomination process for unions, credit unions, and associations — covering LMRDA advance notice, eligibility verification, nominating committee documentation, and candidate equal-opportunity requirements.
Board-Defensible Election File
A complete guide to what documentation your board needs to defend an election challenge — and how Votem produces it automatically.
Incident Readiness Playbook
How to prepare for and respond to election challenges, DOL investigations, and member protests. Includes response templates and documentation checklists.
Online Voting Vendor RFP Template
A comprehensive 10-section RFP template for regulated organizations selecting an online voting vendor. Covers compliance requirements, security certifications (SOC 2 Type II), technical architecture, service delivery, voter accessibility, audit trails, vendor qualifications, and a weighted scoring rubric — ready to distribute to vendors.