This optional field lets you embed custom content (e.g. an image, custom instructions, company promotional material, etc.) on the voting page, replacing the default "Order by Preference / Drag & Drop" headings. The candidate list and voting buttons remain below.

Sizing the iframe

The iframe is set to 100% width. Prefer a white background for continuity. To control the height, add a small script to your hosted page that sends its height to the parent window:

<script>
  window.addEventListener('load', function() {
    parent.postMessage(
      { iframeHeight: document.body.scrollHeight },
      '*'
    );
  });
</script>

Ranked Choices will automatically resize the iframe to match.

Requirements

• The URL must use https://
• The hosted page must allow embedding (no X-Frame-Options: DENY header)

By default, voters see generic "Order by Preference / Drag & Drop" headings above the ballot on the voting page.

Custom instructions replace those headings with your own formatted text, images, and other content.

Use this to provide context, rules, or any information voters should know before casting their ranked choice vote.

When enabled, this feature uses browser fingerprinting to detect if the same device has already voted on this ballot. No personal data is collected — only an anonymous device identifier is generated and stored.

Kiosk Mode

If you are using a shared device (e.g. a tablet at an event), log in with your account on that device. As the ballot creator, your device will be automatically whitelisted, allowing multiple people to vote from the same device.

Limitations

• Different browsers or incognito/private windows on the same device may be treated as separate devices.
• If a voter's browser blocks fingerprinting, the check is skipped and they can vote normally.

The Borda count is a point-based voting method. Each voter ranks the candidates, and points are awarded based on position:

• 1st place: {{bordaResults.cap - 1}} points
• 2nd place: {{bordaResults.cap - 2}} points
• 3rd place: {{bordaResults.cap - 3}} points
• ...and so on down to 0. Ranks beyond {{bordaResults.cap}} are unscored.
• ...and so on. Last place and unranked candidates receive 0 points.

The candidate with the most total points wins. Unlike standard ranked choice voting (RCV), which eliminates candidates round by round, Borda rewards broad support across all voters.

When Borda works well: Contests where voters genuinely like multiple options such as chili cook-offs, movie night, or "best of" polls. Borda surfaces the option with the broadest appeal.

When standard RCV is the better fit: Elections where voters have a clear preference for one candidate over others, such as electing a new board member or vacation destination. Standard RCV ensures the winner has true majority support.

Note: The RCVis graph is not available in Borda mode since Borda does not use rounds.