Getting Started
Voting types supported on PepVote
Understand the main election and voting patterns PepVote supports.
PepVote supports multiple election styles without needing technical setup.
Election formats you can run
| Election style | Works on PepVote? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Student government and campus elections | Yes | Supports multiple positions and candidates. |
| Board and executive elections | Yes | Works for associations, NGOs, clubs, and teams. |
| Awards and nominations | Yes | Use custom aliases like Award and Nominee. |
| Party-based elections | Yes | Enable Party Mode to group candidates by party/team. |
| Position-based elections with choice limits | Yes | Each position can allow one or more selections. |
Voting behavior available
- Single-selection per position (example: pick one President)
- Multiple selections per position (example: pick up to 3 committee members)
- Optional full-ballot requirement (voters must vote in every position that has candidates)
- Optional candidate shuffling (reduces order bias)
Naming flexibility for different election styles
You can rename core labels to match your organization language.
| Default label | Example aliases |
|---|---|
| Position | Office, Award, Role |
| Candidate | Aspirant, Nominee, Contestant |
| Voter | Student, Member, Employee |
| Voter ID | Student ID, Membership Number |
Last updated February 20, 2026