Setting up an election

Created by Rubric Support, Modified on Wed, 21 Aug at 3:24 PM by Rubric Support

Creating a new election:
To begin, go to the Elections homepage and click the Create Election button located at the top right of the screen. This will open the election wizard below.
Adding general election information:
In the wizard, you’ll enter essential election details, such as the election title and the voting start date. You can also set up the options below under the advanced options section:
- One Win Per Candidate: This option ensures that each candidate can only win one position. For example, if a candidate wins the presidency, they are automatically removed from the vote count for other positions.
- Anonymous Votes: Selecting this option keeps votes secret from election organizers. Please note that once chosen, this setting cannot be changed to maintain election integrity.
- SSO Login: To enhance security, students can be prompted to log in with their university credentials when submitting their ballots.
Setting up voter groups (Optional):
When you hit Continue, you'll be taken to the Voter Groups page. This step allows you to segment voters for specific positions. For instance, you might want only undergraduate students to vote for the Undergrad Officer position. If your group requires voters to self-identify, you don’t need to create groups here.
Finalizing the Election:
After finalizing your voter groups, click Create Election to establish the basic framework. You can later add details such as voters, candidates, and parties in the manage election dashboard.