# Esquerra Republicana political party membership vote with Vocdoni: 77.12% turnout in a decisive political decision

[Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya](https://esquerra.cat) (ERC) is one of Catalonia’s main political parties and among the largest in Spain. In August 2024, the party faced a consequential decision with major implications for Catalan and Spanish governance.

Rather than decide internally, **ERC chose to consult its membership using** [**Vocdoni**](https://vocdoni.io), an example of internal democracy at a moment of maximum political sensitivity.

For a decision of this magnitude, the voting process had to be secure, verifiable, and fast, while remaining accessible to thousands of members. **Vocdoni delivered the digital voting infrastructure to make that possible**.

## A high‑stakes vote with clear results

- **Voting window:** August 2, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- **Total votes:** 6,349
- **Turnout:** 77.12%
- **Yes:** 3,397 votes (53.5%)
- **No:** 2,847 votes (44.8%)
- **Blank:** 105 votes (1.7%)

The **turnout was exceptionally high** and the process ran without incidents. **Results were available within seconds of the poll closing**, enabling immediate visibility and public accountability.

## **Why this consultation matters**

Political parties are under increasing pressure to **demonstrate transparency and accountability**. ERC’s choice to consult its members on a sensitive decision shows how internal democracy can scale when the process is trustworthy and easy to participate in.

It also reinforces a broader shift in political organizations toward member‑driven decision‑making, where **legitimacy depends not only on outcomes but on how those outcomes are reached**.

## **Why Vocdoni was the right choice for a political party vote**

Vocdoni is designed for all type of votes, but is specially useful for **high‑stakes voting**, where trust, auditability, and speed are non‑negotiable. Its end‑to‑end verifiability enables **open auditing of results**, while the tally is computed in seconds, delivering immediate results without compromising guarantees.

Vocdoni’s [**next‑generation voting technology**](https://davinci.vote) **provides strong security at lower cost than centralized, proprietary alternatives**. That makes it a practical option for political parties, unions, and member‑based organizations that require high‑level assurances without high budgets.

## **What this success story demonstrates**

This consultation shows that **large‑scale political party voting can be secure, verifiable, and efficient without sacrificing participation**. It is a strong example of how digital voting can support internal democracy and high‑trust decision‑making.

For organizations that manage sensitive decisions, the ERC consultation highlights the benefits of combining **secure online voting**, **fast results**, and **auditable processes** in a single, reliable system.

If your political party needs a secure, verifiable, and fast voting process for high‑stakes decisions, Vocdoni can help. We’re experts in complex political voting processes and have executed votes for multiple political parties.

[Contact us](https://vocdoni.io/contact)