Free Ballot Templates for Every Election

Browse sample ballot layouts for boards, student councils, HOAs, churches, clubs, and unions. Use them to plan your election structure and positions.

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Ballot Template Gallery

Six ready-to-reference ballot layouts for the most common election types. Each includes positions, candidate slots, and the recommended voting method.

1

Board of Directors Election Ballot

For nonprofit and corporate board elections. Covers officer positions and at-large board seats with standard or ranked choice voting.

Recommended Voting Method

Ranked Choice Voting

Lets members rank candidates by preference for multi-seat boards

Best for:

Nonprofits, corporate boards, advisory councils

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Board of Directors Election Ballot

Election Date: ____________    Voter ID: ____________

President

Jane Martinez
Robert Chen
Aisha Patel
Write-in: ________________

Vice President

David Kim
Sarah Johnson
Write-in: ________________

Secretary

Lisa Thompson
Mark Williams
Carlos Rivera
Write-in: ________________

Treasurer

Emily Zhang
James O'Brien
Write-in: ________________

Board Member (3 seats)

6 candidates for 3 seats
Write-in: ________________

Mark your selection clearly. Do not fold or damage this ballot.

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2

Student Council Election Ballot

Designed for school and university elections. Includes class representative positions, student body officers, and grade-level roles.

Recommended Voting Method

Direct Voting

Simple and easy for students to understand — one vote per position

Best for:

K-12 schools, universities, student organizations

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Student Council Election Ballot

Election Date: ____________    Voter ID: ____________

Student Body President

Alex Johnson
Maria Garcia
Tyler Brown
Write-in: ________________

Vice President

Sophia Lee
Noah Davis
Write-in: ________________

Secretary

Emma Wilson
Liam Martinez
Write-in: ________________

Treasurer

Olivia Taylor
Ethan Anderson
Write-in: ________________

Class Representative

3 candidates per grade level
Write-in: ________________

Mark your selection clearly. Do not fold or damage this ballot.

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3

HOA Board Election Ballot

Tailored for homeowner association elections. Includes board member seats, bylaw amendments, and budget approval votes.

Recommended Voting Method

Approval Voting

Owners can approve multiple candidates for multi-seat boards

Best for:

HOAs, condominium associations, property management

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HOA Board Election Ballot

Election Date: ____________    Voter ID: ____________

Board President

Patricia Moore
Richard Evans
Susan Clark
Write-in: ________________

Board Vice President

Thomas Wright
Jennifer Hall
Write-in: ________________

Board Secretary

Michael King
Barbara Scott
Write-in: ________________

Board Member (2 seats)

5 candidates for 2 seats
Write-in: ________________

Bylaw Amendment

Yes / No
Write-in: ________________

Mark your selection clearly. Do not fold or damage this ballot.

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4

Church Election Ballot

For congregational votes including pastoral selection, deacon and elder boards, committee chairs, and church business motions.

Recommended Voting Method

Ranked Choice Voting

Ensures consensus candidates win, reflecting congregational unity

Best for:

Churches, religious organizations, faith-based nonprofits

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Church Election Ballot

Election Date: ____________    Voter ID: ____________

Senior Pastor

Rev. James Mitchell
Rev. Sarah Olsen
Write-in: ________________

Deacon Board (3 seats)

6 candidates for 3 seats
Write-in: ________________

Elder Board (2 seats)

4 candidates for 2 seats
Write-in: ________________

Finance Committee Chair

Dorothy Freeman
Paul Henderson
Write-in: ________________

Missions Committee Chair

Grace Yamamoto
Timothy Brooks
Write-in: ________________

Mark your selection clearly. Do not fold or damage this ballot.

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5

Club / Organization Election Ballot

General-purpose ballot for clubs, fraternities, sororities, professional associations, and volunteer groups.

Recommended Voting Method

STAR Voting

Members score candidates 0-5, combining rating with a runoff for fairness

Best for:

Clubs, Greek organizations, professional associations

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Club / Organization Election Ballot

Election Date: ____________    Voter ID: ____________

President

Jordan Lee
Casey Morgan
Taylor Reed
Write-in: ________________

Vice President

Sam Walker
Alex Rivera
Write-in: ________________

Secretary

Riley Chen
Drew Patel
Write-in: ________________

Treasurer

Morgan Fisher
Jamie Cruz
Write-in: ________________

Social Chair

Dakota Simmons
Avery Quinn
Blake Torres
Write-in: ________________

Mark your selection clearly. Do not fold or damage this ballot.

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6

Union Election Ballot

For labor union officer elections, steward positions, contract ratification votes, and strike authorization ballots.

Recommended Voting Method

Direct Voting

Clear, simple ballots for maximum voter confidence and union transparency

Best for:

Labor unions, trade associations, worker cooperatives

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Union Election Ballot

Election Date: ____________    Voter ID: ____________

Union President

Maria Santos
Frank Kowalski
Denise Washington
Write-in: ________________

Vice President

Ray Nguyen
Tanya Okafor
Write-in: ________________

Secretary-Treasurer

Steve Ramirez
Linda Chang
Write-in: ________________

Shop Steward

3 candidates per district
Write-in: ________________

Contract Ratification

Accept / Reject
Write-in: ________________

Mark your selection clearly. Do not fold or damage this ballot.

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Paper Ballots vs. Digital Elections

See why thousands of organizations are switching from paper ballot templates to digital elections with TapVoter.

Feature

Paper Ballot

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Setup time
2-4 hours
5 minutes
Cost per election
$50-$500+ (printing, envelopes)
Free
Counting time
1-3 hours
Instant
Counting accuracy
Error-prone (human counting)
100% accurate
Voter anonymity
Depends on process
Built-in anonymous voting
Accessibility
In-person only
Vote from any device
Results speed
Hours to days
Real-time
Record storage
Physical storage required
Automatic digital records
Language support
Must print separate ballots
30 languages built-in
Voting methods
Typically single-choice only
5 methods (IRV, STAR, Approval, Multi-Winner, Direct)

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3

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4

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