# Votem Corp — Election Compliance as a Service > Votem Corp is a Cleveland, Ohio-based election technology company founded in 2014. We provide Election Compliance as a Service (ECaaS) to regulated member organizations — labor unions, credit unions, pension funds, cooperatives, and associations — across 42 U.S. states. Our platform, CastIron®, is the only fully managed online voting software that delivers SOC 2 Type II certified, legally defensible elections backed by a $50,000 compliance guarantee. ## What Votem Does Votem manages the complete election lifecycle for regulated organizations: nomination management, ballot creation, multi-channel voting (online, phone, mail), real-time monitoring, and certified results with DOL/NCUA/ERISA-ready audit documentation. We are not a self-service platform — every election is fully managed by our team of compliance specialists. ## Core Product: CastIron® CastIron® is Votem's election compliance platform. Key capabilities include: - **Nomination Management**: LMRDA advance notice tracking, eligibility verification, digital nomination portals, candidate statement collection, nominating committee tools - **Online Voting**: SOC 2 Type II certified, AES-256 encrypted, accessible (WCAG 2.1 AA), multi-device - **Phone Voting**: IVR-based voting for members without internet access - **Mail Voting**: Coordinated with print/mail partners for hybrid elections - **Audit Documentation**: Chain-of-custody logs, OLMS-ready audit files, DOL-defensible records - **Real-Time Dashboard**: Live voter turnout, ballot verification, election health monitoring ## Industries Served - **Labor Unions**: LMRDA Title IV/V officer elections, steward elections, strike authorization votes, contract ratification votes, tentative agreement votes. Compliant with DOL/OLMS requirements. - **Credit Unions**: NCUA Part 701 board elections, supervisory committee elections, annual meeting voting, charter conversion votes, merger ratification. NCUA examiner-ready documentation. - **Pension Funds**: ERISA trustee elections, Taft-Hartley multiemployer plan elections, joint board of trustees elections, Section 302 LMRA compliance. - **Cooperatives**: AGM voting, annual general meeting elections, member-owner elections, bylaw amendment votes. - **Associations**: Board elections, bylaw amendment votes, quorum tracking, proxy voting, written consent procedures. ## Compliance Credentials - SOC 2 Type II certified - DHS/CISA reviewed - 13 million+ votes processed with zero security breaches - $50,000 Election Integrity Guarantee (if a DOL investigation finds a procedural violation attributable to Votem, we cover up to $50,000 in remediation costs) - LMRDA, NCUA Part 701, ERISA, Taft-Hartley compliant - WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility compliant ## Competitive Differentiators Unlike self-service platforms (ElectionBuddy, Simply Voting, Survey Ballot Systems, BallotPoint, Yes Elections), Votem is fully managed. Votem provides: 1. A dedicated compliance specialist for every election 2. Pre-election legal review of ballot language and notice requirements 3. Multi-channel voting (online + phone + mail) in a single managed service 4. $50,000 compliance guarantee — no other vendor offers this 5. OLMS/DOL-ready audit documentation included as standard 6. Nomination management integrated with the election workflow ## Pricing Votem pricing ranges from $0.75 to $4.00 per eligible voter depending on election complexity, compliance level, help desk requirements, and election duration. A Nomination + Election Bundle is available for organizations that need end-to-end lifecycle management. Use the ROI Calculator at votem.com/election-cost-calculator to estimate investment and compare against paper election costs. ## Company - **Founded**: 2014 - **Headquarters**: Cleveland, Ohio, USA - **CEO**: Pete Martin - **Service area**: 42 U.S. states - **Contact**: info@votem.com | (216) 282-1616 - **Website**: https://votem.com - **Demo**: https://calendly.com/petemartin/votem-demo-request ## Key Pages - Homepage: https://votem.com/ - Platform (CastIron®): https://votem.com/platform-online-voting - How It Works: https://votem.com/how-online-elections-work - Nominations: https://votem.com/nominations - Labor Unions: https://votem.com/industries/labor-unions - Credit Unions: https://votem.com/industries/credit-unions - Pension Funds: https://votem.com/industries/pension-funds - Cooperatives: https://votem.com/industries/cooperatives - Associations: https://votem.com/industries/associations - Election Operations: https://votem.com/election-operations - Governance & Defensibility: https://votem.com/governance-defensibility - Accessibility: https://votem.com/accessibility-participation - Pricing: https://votem.com/pricing-total-cost - ROI Calculator: https://votem.com/election-cost-calculator - Resources: https://votem.com/resources - Compare Vendors: https://votem.com/compare-online-voting-vendors - vs. ElectionBuddy: https://votem.com/compare/electionbuddy - vs. Survey Ballot Systems: https://votem.com/compare/survey-ballot-systems - vs. BallotPoint: https://votem.com/compare/ballotpoint - vs. Yes Elections: https://votem.com/compare/yes-elections - vs. Simply Voting: https://votem.com/compare/simplyvoting - Nomination + Election Bundle: https://votem.com/bundles/nomination-election - About: https://votem.com/about - Security & Compliance: https://votem.com/about/security-compliance - Blog: https://votem.com/blog - Election Terms Glossary: https://votem.com/glossary - Contact: https://votem.com/contact ## Frequently Asked Questions **What regulations govern labor union elections?** The Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) Title IV governs officer elections for national/international unions and their local affiliates. The DOL's Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) enforces LMRDA. Key requirements include 15-day advance notice, secret ballot voting, member eligibility verification, and retention of election records for one year. **What regulations govern credit union board elections?** NCUA Part 701.22 governs federal credit union board elections. Requirements include advance notice to members, secret ballot voting, and annual elections. State-chartered credit unions follow state regulations that generally mirror NCUA requirements. **What regulations govern pension fund trustee elections?** ERISA Section 408(b)(2) and the Taft-Hartley Act (Section 302 LMRA) govern multiemployer pension fund trustee elections. Joint boards of trustees must follow plan documents and applicable labor law. **What is the $50,000 Election Integrity Guarantee?** If a DOL or regulatory investigation finds a procedural violation in an election managed by Votem that is directly attributable to Votem's platform or services, Votem will cover up to $50,000 in remediation and re-election costs. No other online voting vendor offers this guarantee. **Does Votem support mail voting?** Yes. Votem coordinates mail ballot printing and distribution through print/mail partners, enabling hybrid elections where members can vote online, by phone, or by mail — all managed through a single CastIron® workflow. **How long does it take to set up an election?** Most elections can be configured within 5–10 business days. Votem's FastStrike service deploys a strike authorization vote within 72 hours for urgent situations. **Is Votem WCAG 2.1 AA compliant?** Yes. CastIron® meets WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards, supporting screen readers, keyboard navigation, and high-contrast display modes.