Election Runner review
A flexible online voting tool for small elections with ranked-choice ballots and audit exports.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
Election Runner is a cloud-based online voting platform for schools, associations, organizations, and other groups. Administrators can create ballots with questions, candidates, measures, and write-in fields; add voters individually or import them from spreadsheets; schedule or launch elections immediately; and publish results. Voters authenticate with unique voter IDs and voter keys, then vote through web browsers or supported iOS and Android apps. Multiple-choice and ranked-choice questions make it suitable for straightforward elections as well as contests where voters rank options.
Pricing is structured per election rather than as a recurring subscription. The free plan covers elections for up to 20 voters. The published plans show $19 per election for up to 100 voters and $36 per election for up to 300 voters. Elections over 300 voters use a calculator, while educational subscriptions require contacting the vendor. This model fits organizations that run occasional elections and want costs tied to each event, but groups with larger or frequent elections should review the pricing process before choosing it.
Its strongest operational focus is the election workflow and record keeping. Automatic result tabulation, charts, published results, CSV result exports, voter activity logs, and audit reports give administrators several ways to review and share outcomes. The platform supports web, iOS, and Android access, which suits voter groups that need mobile participation. Election Runner is a good fit for small organizations seeking customizable ballots and basic voter authentication without a recurring plan. Groups needing capacity beyond 300 voters or a more advanced authentication approach should consider alternatives designed around larger-scale elections or stronger identity controls.
Questions about Election Runner
Does Election Runner have a free plan? Yes: the Up to 20 voters plan is free.
What does Election Runner run on? Web, iOS and Android. It runs in the cloud and as a mobile app.
Who is Election Runner built for? Small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises (our editorial estimate).
Election Runner pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free elections support up to 20 voters
- Ranked-choice ballots, voter imports, and ballot customization
- Audit reports, activity logs, charts, and CSV exports
- Where it doesn't
- Paid capacity starts at $19 per election for up to 100 voters
- Elections over 300 voters require a pricing calculation
- Educational subscriptions require contacting the vendor
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