The Entrance-Polls
Ready to Participate? Local democracy is not something we watch — it’s something we do. If you want a stronger voice in shaping Tiny Township’s future, we invite you to register.
We hope to be running at least two (2) Entrance Polls, one before the August 21st candidate registration cut off period, and one after.
Exact dates to be determined
The Entrance-Polls are a community-run, ranked-ballot evaluation of candidates who have voluntarily enrolled in the TinyTRA public process.
They allow residents to:
Learn about candidates early
Compare priorities, experience, and values
Express their views in a fair, structured way
Help elevate strong, independent candidates
Results are published transparently and used to guide post-poll support — not to form a slate.
❋ Why Your Participation Matters
In small communities, decisions are often shaped by:
Who is loudest
Who is most organized early
Who already has name recognition
The Entrance-Polls shift that balance by:
Giving quieter voices a platform
Encouraging thoughtful comparison
Rewarding preparation, clarity, and openness
Your participation helps ensure candidates are evaluated on substance — not rumors or backroom perceptions.
Voting takes place online during a clearly announced window
Ballots use ranked choice
You may rank as many or as few candidates as you wish
Your vote is confidential
Results are published in aggregate only
The goal is not to “pick winners,” but to reflect community sentiment clearly and fairly.
❋ How Entrance-Poll Voting Works
The Entrance-Polls take place before the official election period opens.
They are:
Advisory
Informational
Community-driven
They exist to help candidates and voters alike enter the election period better informed and better prepared.