Traditional electronic ballot voting allows each person to submit, via e-mail, his or her completed ballot directly to the party tallying the votes. Because MRA’s state of incorporation (New York) prohibits this type of voting, we worked with legal experts to devise the proxy method.

Under the proxy method, MRA members can send a proxy electronically and still adhere to New York State law.

How Proxy Voting Works

Under the proxy method, members select their candidates and then direct an MRA Executive Committee member to submit their selections via specified proxy. The proxy tells the Executive Committee member exactly how you want your vote to be cast.

Ballot materials (candidate information and ballot) are provided to members via Alert! Magazine and e-mail. After you review the candidate information, please indicate your proxy on the electronic ballot and return it as a specified choice; that is, a proxy that directs exactly how you want your vote to be represented.

Please note that the voting use of an Executive Committee member's name does not reflect his or her stance on the candidate for whom you vote. It's merely a way for a trusted Board leader to present your proxy.

If you have any questions, please contact MRA at 860-682-1000.