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# How to use the voting section?

## Tutorial video

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## Overview

The voting area can be accessed from the left menu or by clicking on 'Participate in Voting' at the top right.

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Here users can find 3 tabs:

* **open** votes - users can vote on if they are members
* votes which are **not started** yet
* votes which are **closed** already

Under the "**Open**" tab, select the committee you want to vote for and click **"View Details and Apply."**

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## How to submit a vote

To submit your preferences on a vote, click on 'view details and vote' button, which will bring you to the voting page.

**Select Your Candidates**

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Browse through the profiles and choose the individuals you believe are the best fit for the committee. To learn more about each candidate, click on “**Read more**”. This will show you their full application and background info to help you make an informed decision.

Once you've reviewed the candidates and made your decision, click on the **“Vote”** button next to each one you'd like to support.

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