This is an attempt at documenting what software is available to help run PR elections. If you have any further information please send some e-mail to me , preferably in this format. Desirable properties of computerised vote counting A while back I came up with some desirable properties of computerised vote counting systems and have listed some below. I suggest you consider them.
Any comments are welcome.
Consider the larger picture. The code which counts formal votes is only one part of a larger system. The most error prone and time consuming part of the system is likely to be data entry. Candidates may be able to withdraw at any stage and other complications might arise. Software should be designed in conjunction with procedures for running the whole election.