California HOA Elections
Resources
Reference articles on California HOA election documents, procedures, and roles — and step-by-step guides for common election types.
Articles
Election documents and procedures
Cumulative Voting
Allocating multiple votes across candidates when permitted by governing documents
Read →Election Rules
Association procedures governing qualifications, nominations, and voting methods
Read →Electronic Consent Form
Notice allowing members to opt in or out of electronic ballot delivery
Read →Floor Nomination
Nominations made during the election meeting — largely impractical under secret ballot requirements
Read →Individual Notice
Required delivery to a specific member using their preferred contact method
Read →Inner Envelope
Sealed envelope containing the completed ballot that preserves vote confidentiality
Read →Inspector of Elections
Independent third-party responsible for overseeing the election process
Read →Nomination Form Reminder
Notice sent before the nomination deadline listing open seats and current candidates
Read →Pre-Ballot Notification
Notice sent before ballot distribution listing candidates and election details
Read →Two-Envelope System
Required paper ballot process using an inner sealed envelope and signed outer return envelope
Read →Voter List
Official record of eligible voters including unit identifiers and delivery preferences
Read →Guides
Election guides and procedures
Annual Election
Board of Directors election process under the Davis-Stirling Act
Change in Governing Documents
Voting procedures for amending CC&Rs, bylaws, or other governing documents
Election by Acclamation
Streamlined process when the number of nominees equals the open seats
Electronic Voting
Consent registry, hybrid ballot delivery, and dual-stream reconciliation
Proxy Guide
Authorizing another member to vote on behalf of a unit owner
Recall
Removing a board member from office before their term expires
Free Tool
HOA Election Timeline Calculator
Enter your election date and type to get every required deadline — nomination forms through ballot mailing — in sequence.