Votes FAQ
Frequently asked questions about votes and polls in LFX Self Serve.
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Who can create a poll?
Users with maintainer, board-member, or executive-director personas can create polls. Contributors can participate in polls they are eligible to vote in but cannot create new ones.
Who can vote in a poll?
Voter eligibility and anonymity settings are configured when the poll is created. Contact your project administrator for details on your specific poll setup.
Can I change my vote after submitting?
Vote change availability depends on the poll configuration. Check the poll detail view for options after submitting.
Are votes anonymous?
Voter eligibility and anonymity settings are configured when the poll is created. Contact your project administrator for details on your specific poll setup.
How do I see the poll results?
Vote results are visible within the poll detail view. The display format depends on the poll configuration.
What is the difference between Votes and Surveys?
Votes are formal governance polls with defined voter eligibility, specific options, and recorded decisions. Surveys collect general feedback and opinions from a broader audience. Use Votes for committee decisions and elections; use Surveys for community feedback.
Can a poll be extended after it closes?
Contact your project administrator if you need to reopen or extend a closed poll.
Why can't I see a poll I should be able to vote in?
Make sure you have the correct project selected in the lens switcher. Polls are scoped to a project or foundation context. If you believe you should be eligible to vote in a specific poll, contact your project administrator.
Who do I contact if there is an error with a vote result?
Contact LFX support through the Help Center. Include the poll name, the project, and a description of the discrepancy.