Are online polls accurate?

They show the views of the people who took part. They are not a scientific sample of all voters.

How do I stop fake votes?

Use one vote per device, and avoid offering rewards for voting, which attracts repeat voting.

How to Run an Election Opinion Poll Online (Fair and Mobile-Friendly)

Quick answer

To run an online election opinion poll: write a neutral question, list every candidate plus "Undecided", keep one-vote-per-device protection on, share the link widely across different groups, and present the results as the opinion of people who voted – not a prediction.

Step by step

Write a neutral questionAsk who people prefer without leading words.
Add all candidatesInclude "Undecided / Other" as the last option.
Keep device protection onChoose "One vote per device".
Share widelyPost in different WhatsApp groups, Facebook pages and Instagram.
Report responsiblyShare totals with a note that this is an online opinion poll.

Write a neutral question

"Who is your first choice in this election?" is neutral. Avoid wording that praises or attacks anyone.

Include every option

List all candidates in a fixed order and add "Undecided / Other". Leaving someone out makes the poll look biased.

Protect against repeat votes

Use one vote per device. It stops the same phone voting again, even in another browser or incognito window.

Share in many places

If the link only goes to one candidate's supporters, the result will only reflect them. Share it in varied groups and pages.

Read the results honestly

An online poll shows what the people who voted think. It is not a survey of all voters and should not be published as a prediction. When you share the results, mention how many people voted and where the link was shared.