Election Compliance Insights

Weekly Blog Summary — Week of April 27 to May 04, 2026

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Weekly Blog Summary — Week of April 27 to May 04, 2026

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L-EIRI Week Ending April 24, 2026: Labor Union Election Integrity Risk Score 25/100

The Labor-Union Election Integrity Risk Index for the week ending April 24, 2026 scores 25/100. Elevated ULP filings, a Fifth Circuit Starbucks remand on coerciveness standards, and active OLMS enforcement make this a week to audit voter lists, ballot secrecy procedures, and communications policies.

5 Key Considerations for Your Next Credit Union Board Election

From bylaw alignment and nomination disputes to member participation rates and vendor compliance posture — the five areas where credit union board elections most frequently go wrong, and what best-in-class administration looks like for each.

ERISA Trustee Election Requirements: What Pension Fund Administrators Need to Know

Multiemployer pension fund trustee elections sit at the intersection of ERISA, the Taft-Hartley Act, and the LMRDA. This guide covers the key requirements, practical challenges of multi-employer participant lists and weighted voting, and how online voting platforms help administrators run defensible elections.

NCUA Part 701 Board Election Requirements: A Complete Guide for Credit Unions

NCUA Part 701 and the Model Bylaws set specific requirements for credit union board elections. This guide covers nomination procedures, voter eligibility, secret ballot requirements, supervisory committee oversight, and how online voting improves both compliance and member participation.

How to Run an LMRDA Compliant Union Election Online

The LMRDA sets exacting requirements for union officer elections. This guide covers every Title IV requirement — secret ballot, advance notice, eligibility, observers, and record preservation — and explains how online voting platforms help unions meet them.

Managed Voting Service vs. Self-Service Platform: Why the Difference Matters for Compliance

When your election is challenged, who answers the phone? A deep look at why fully managed election services deliver compliance outcomes that self-service platforms structurally cannot.

Online Voting vs. Mail Ballot Elections: Which Is Right for Your Organization?

Mail ballots have served unions and associations for decades. Online voting delivers higher participation, faster results, and stronger audit trails. Here's how to choose — and why the best answer is often both.

The Janus Decision and What It Means for Union Election Compliance

The Supreme Court's Janus v. AFSCME ruling changed the landscape for public-sector unions. Here's what it means for your election compliance obligations under LMRDA Title IV.

How Much Does a Compliant Union or Credit Union Election Actually Cost?

Election pricing is notoriously opaque. Here's a transparent breakdown of what drives election costs — and why the cheapest option is often the most expensive in the long run.

Credit Union Board Nominations: NCUA Compliance and Best Practices

NCUA Part 701 governs how federal credit unions run board nominations. Here's what compliance looks like in practice — and how digital nomination management reduces risk.

Mastering the Union Nomination Process: LMRDA Compliance from Notice to Ballot

The nomination process is the most legally vulnerable phase of a union election. Here's how to run a defensible nomination process that satisfies LMRDA Title IV requirements and withstands DOL scrutiny.

SOC 2 Type II: What It Actually Means for Your Election Security

SOC 2 Type II is the gold standard for SaaS security audits. Here's what it covers, what it doesn't, and why it matters for organizations running member elections.

The Complete Guide to LMRDA-Compliant Online Elections

Labor unions face strict LMRDA requirements for officer elections. Here's how to run a fully compliant digital election that withstands DOL scrutiny.

Credit Union Board Elections: 7 Best Practices for NCUA Compliance

Credit union board elections carry specific NCUA requirements. These seven practices will help your election run smoothly and withstand regulatory scrutiny.

Pension Fund Trustee Elections Under ERISA: What Plan Administrators Need to Know

ERISA imposes specific requirements on pension fund trustee elections. Here's what plan administrators need to know to run a compliant election.