IEEE Computer Society Election Frequently Asked Questions

When will I receive my ballot?

IEEE Computer Society Annual Election paper ballots will be mailed to all eligible voting members who have requested not to receive an email, and to those who do not have an email address on record with the IEEE Computer Society, beginning 15 August 2011 via first class mail. All eligible voting members who have an email address on record with the Society will receive electronic on-line access to ballot materials.

How do I access my ballot electronically?

Eligible voting members may access his/her ballot electronically at https://www.directvote.net/ieeecs/. To authenticate access, please have your IEEE member number and the election vendor assigned eSignature (passcode) readily available located on the paper ballot.  If you are voting from the email notice you received, simply click on the url provided in the email and either type in the eSignature passcode or cut and paste the passcode provided in the email.

What is the deadline for ballot receipt?

All ballots for the 2011 IEEE Computer Society Annual Election must be received by the election vendor by 4 October 2011 at 12:00 noon Eastern Time USA (18:00 GMT) to be counted. 

I have already mailed in my ballot. Am I supposed to return it electronically?

If you have mailed in your paper ballot, DO NOT VOTE electronically.

I have already voted online. Should I mail in my paper ballot as well?

NO. If you have voted electronically DO NOT return your paper ballot.

I have not received my ballot package in the mail yet. How do I request one?

All eligible voting members on record on 30 June 2011 who had an email address on record with the Society received an electronic ballot.  If you requested not to receive electronic communication from the Society or do not have an email address on record with the Society, and have not received a paper ballot, call +1 202 371 0101 for a replacement ballot.

How long before my voting session times out?

The session will end after 30 minutes of inactivity (i.e. not pressing any button in the application). When you resume your session you will start up where you left off.