Our storyBuilt by people who understand what's at stake
BallotDA was not created in a lab. It was shaped alongside election teams, in real counties, working through real challenges and with inputs from Election Administrators and Supervisors.
From the beginning, our focus has been simple. Understand how elections actually run. Identify where processes break down. Build tools that solve those problems without adding complexity.
We started by working closely with county election offices to support Poll Worker Management, training, and communication. It quickly became clear that these challenges were not isolated. The same teams were managing Asset Management, absentee workflows, voter inquiries, FOIA / Open Records, and compliance, often across disconnected systems.
What began as a targeted solution evolved into something broader: A single platform designed to support the full election lifecycle.
As we expanded, we continued to stay close to the people doing the work. Feedback from election directors, staff, and field teams shaped every module we built. Whether it was improving visibility into Election Day operations, managing Advance In-Person (AIP / Early Voting), Asset Management, simplifying FOIA / Open Records tracking, or helping teams respond faster to voter questions, each step forward came from real operational needs.
We describe the platform as intelligent, not because of the technology alone, but because it is built to anticipate the challenges election teams face and help them respond with clarity and confidence.
Our goal is not just to provide software. It is to help election teams walk into every election prepared, coordinated, and in control.
We continue to build the same way we started, by listening, learning, and solving the problems that matter most.
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From a single county to a growing national platform
Sonline LLC Founded
Sonline began building digital solutions for complex operational environments across the public sector, including state and local government agencies, education, and small businesses. From day one, the mission was to bring enterprise-grade efficiency to government workflows through scalable software solutions and system integrations.
CTO Consulting and Government Technology Integrations
We partnered with agencies such as Paulding County, GA, City of Yarmouth, MA, and Lowndes County, GA, supporting critical technology initiatives as an extended IT team. Our work included database architecture, API integrations, and workflow automation, building a strong foundation in government technology consulting and digital transformation.
Entry into Election Technology
Following the 2020 presidential election, we began working with metro Atlanta election offices to support absentee ballot tracking and reporting. This marked our entry into election technology and election operations support systems.
BallotDA Election Operations Platform Launches
The first core modules of BallotDA, a modern election management software platform, went live. Engagements at GAVREO helped us identify the growing need for tools such as Poll Worker Management and Asset Management. Douglas County, GA became our first customer.
Poll Worker Attendance, Payroll, and Kiosk Solutions
BallotDA expanded to include poll worker attendance tracking, payroll management, and operational handoffs. Our virtual kiosk introduced a streamlined alternative to manual processes and hardware-based systems, improving efficiency for election day operations.
Comprehensive Election Management Suite
BallotDA evolved into a full election operations platform covering precinct management, poll worker self-service portals, FOIA / Open Records, and election workflow automation. This positioned BallotDA as a comprehensive solution for end-to-end election administration.
Multi-State Expansion and Election Partnerships
BallotDA expanded beyond Georgia into Florida, collaborating with the Florida Supervisors of Elections and supporting multiple jurisdictions. This phase strengthened our position as a trusted election technology partner across states.
AI-Powered Election Intelligence Layer
We introduced an AI-powered layer designed for election administration, including policy guidance tools, voter engagement platforms, and intelligent support systems. These capabilities help election officials navigate complex regulations and improve voter communication across all 50 states.
A National Platform for Election Administration
Today, BallotDA is a growing national election management platform, helping county and state election leaders run more prepared, efficient, and transparent elections. The introduction of Nadia, our AI-powered digital assistant, marks the next step in transforming election operations and voter engagement.
What drives every decision we make
Elections before everything
Every feature, every product decision, every support call is filtered through one question: does this make elections run better for the officials managing them and the voters depending on them?
Honest about what we know
Election administration is a specialized, high-stakes discipline. We work alongside election officials, not above them. Our expertise is technology. Theirs is elections.
Available when it matters most
Anyone can provide good support on a slow Tuesday. Our commitment is to be reachable and effective on the days that actually count: from the 72-hour push to 11pm on election night.
Built to last
Election offices don't change vendors easily, and they shouldn't have to. We build for longevity, document everything, and design our platform so that it gets better every election cycle.
Simple enough for election day
If a poll worker with minimal technology experience can't use it at 5am on election day, we haven't done our job. Simplicity, at scale, under pressure: that's our goal.
Nonpartisan by design
BallotDA serves Republican and Democratic counties with exactly the same product. Election integrity is not a political position. It's a professional obligation.
Your next election is already on the calendar
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