Selecting an Election Template
How To: Run an election from start to finish
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Overview
UrVote provides industry-specific election templates that help administrators quickly create elections using proven, ready-made structures. Templates reduce setup time and help ensure elections follow common voting formats used by organizations, unions, associations, and institutions.
This guide explains how to select an election template when creating a new election.
When You Would Use This
Use an election template whenever you are creating a new election or vote and want to start with a pre-built format rather than building questions from scratch.
Templates are especially useful for:
- Board or executive elections
- Student union elections
- Committee selections
- Organizational voting
- Surveys and member feedback
Templates provide a starting structure and can always be customized later.
Step-by-Step: Selecting an Election Template
- Log in to your UrVote admin dashboard.
- Navigate to the Elections tab.
- Select Create New Election.
- You will be taken to the Template Library.
- Browse the available templates and choose one that matches your election type.
- Select the template you want to use, such as Board Member Voting Form Template.
- After selecting a template, you will be taken to the election editor where you can customize questions, options, and settings.
What Happens After Selecting a Template?
Once selected, the template becomes your working election. You can:
- Edit question wording
- Add or remove questions
- Change voting formats
- Add candidate descriptions or images
- Configure election rules and settings
Templates are simply starting points, everything can be adjusted before publishing.
Tips & Best Practices
- Choose the template closest to your needs to reduce setup time.
- Review all questions before publishing.
- Add descriptions or candidate details where helpful.
- Use preview mode to test the election flow before going live.
Common Questions
Can I modify a template after selecting it? Yes. Templates are fully editable after selection.
Can I reuse a template later? Yes. Elections can be cloned later for reuse.
Are new templates added regularly? Yes. UrVote continues to expand available templates.
Next Steps
After selecting your template, the next steps usually include:
- Editing election questions
- Setting an end date
- Previewing your election
- Publishing and inviting voters