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HOA Election Pro
Certified Inspector of Elections · California
✅ Davis-Stirling Act · AB 2159 · Civil Code §§5100–5135

Full-Service HOA Election
Administration

We serve as your independent Inspector of Elections for board member elections and special assessment votes — in-person, by mail, or a legally compliant combination of both.

🏛️ §5110 Inspector of Elections✉️ Double-Envelope Secret Ballot📋 Board & Assessment Votes🗓️ Open Meeting Ballot Counting📁 1-Year Record Retention⚖️ AB 2159 Compliant

Election Types We Administer

Two distinct election types — each with its own legal requirements under California law.

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Board Member Elections

Annual, recall, and vacancy elections for HOA board directors. Required by Civil Code §5100 to be conducted by secret ballot with an independent Inspector of Elections (§5110).

  • Traditional paper ballot — double-envelope system (§5115)
  • Electronic voting option available per AB 2159
  • Members may choose their preferred method
  • Ballots counted at a publicly noticed open meeting (§5120)
  • Certified tally sheet provided
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Special Assessment Votes

Member votes on special assessments governed by Civil Code §5605. These require the same secret-ballot and Inspector of Elections process as board elections — but must be conducted by paper ballot only.

  • Paper-only secret ballot required by law (no electronic option)
  • Double-envelope system ensures full anonymity
  • Independent Inspector of Elections administers the vote
  • Ballots counted at a publicly noticed open meeting (§5120)
  • Results certified and records retained for one year (§5125)

How We Run Your Election

A legally compliant process from preparation through certified results.

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Preparation

We review your governing documents, confirm election rules are adopted (§5105), prepare the voter roll, and draft compliant ballot materials and member notices.

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Ballot Distribution

Paper ballots are mailed to every eligible household using the double-envelope system required by §5115. For board elections, members may also opt for electronic voting per AB 2159.

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Open Meeting Count

At a properly noticed open meeting, we open and tally all ballots in view of any member who wishes to observe. No ballot is opened before this meeting.

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Certified Results

We announce the results, provide a certified tally sheet, and retain all ballots and records for the one-year period required by §5125.

Your Inspectors of Elections

Neutral, certified professionals ensuring your election is fair, private, and legally compliant under Civil Code §5110.

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Sonya Cuellar
Inspector of Elections

Sonya brings dedication and professionalism to every HOA election she administers in the San Diego area. Her thorough knowledge of California Civil Code §§5100–5135 ensures every election is conducted with complete impartiality and legal compliance.

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Chelsea Cuellar
Inspector of Elections

Chelsea specializes in guiding HOA boards through the election process with confidence and precision. Her commitment to transparency and strict adherence to AB 2159 and the Davis-Stirling Act ensures every community vote is fair and fully certified.

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As required by §5110, our Inspectors are independent third parties with no voting rights, no stake in the outcome, and no affiliation with any candidate or board member.

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True Secret Ballot — Required by Law

California Civil Code §5100 requires all HOA board elections and special assessment votes to be conducted by secret ballot. Our process is designed so that voter identity is permanently separated from vote choices at the moment of submission — whether paper or electronic. Even as your Inspector of Elections, we can verify who voted, but never how they voted.

Who voted
Inspector verifies outer envelope signatures before counting
How they voted
Inner ballot envelope is anonymous — no name, no link
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Open meeting count
Ballots opened and tallied publicly at a noticed meeting (§5120)

What We Handle For You

Full-service election administration — from first notice to certified results.

Serve as your §5110-qualified Inspector of Elections
Board member director elections — annual, recall, and vacancy
Special assessment member votes (§5605)
Election rules review and §5105 compliance
Double-envelope paper ballot preparation and mailing
Electronic voting option for board elections (AB 2159)
Voter roll management and eligibility verification
Quorum tracking and in-person check-in
Open meeting ballot counting before all members (§5120)
Certified tally sheet and official results announcement
Write-in candidate support
One-year ballot and record retention (§5125)
About Us

Rooted in San Diego. Trusted for Over 20 Years.

HOA Election Pro was built right here in San Diego — by people who grew up in these neighborhoods, know these communities, and understand what it means to get an election right. For over two decades we have been the trusted partner for HOA boards across San Diego County, bringing integrity, precision, and calm to one of the most important responsibilities a community undertakes.

20+
Years of Experience

Two decades administering HOA elections across San Diego County under California Civil Code §§5100–5135.

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Independent & Impartial

We have no affiliation with any board, candidate, or management company. Our only obligation is to the integrity of your election.

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Born & Raised in San Diego

We live and work in the same communities we serve. That accountability drives everything we do.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from boards and homeowners about the HOA election process.

Contact Us

We're here to answer questions and get your election scheduled.

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Service Area
San Diego & Surrounding Counties, California
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Office Hours
Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST

Ready to Schedule Your Election?

Contact us early — California law requires member notice well in advance of any HOA election. We'll handle everything from voter roll preparation to certified results.