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2025 Election Informational Page

The CivicPRIDE Board election is your chance to influence the leadership and direction of our organization directly. We are seeking passionate individuals to join the board and support our mission to advance LGBTQ+ leadership in local government. 

 

Open Positions (all two-year terms): 

  • President Elect: 1

  • Treasurer: 1

  • Directors at Large: 6 

How to Apply:

  • Fill out the candidate form below. 

  • The nominating committee will review and screen the submitted applications.  

  • Finalists will be notified no later than November 18 and the election ballot will be finalized by November 19th.

Election Timeline

September 24 - November 13

Applications Open

The board application is located below. 

November 19 - December 4

Online Voting

Voting will take place online from November 19 to December 4. All current CivicPRIDE members will receive an email with instructions on how to cast a ballot.

December 19

Results Announced

Election results will be announced at the Annual CivicPRIDE meeting on December 19. 

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2025 Board Elections

Background Information


Open Seats (all two-year terms)

  • President Elect: 1

  • Treasurer: 1

  • Directors at Large: 6


Ideal Candidates

CivicPRIDE members (it's okay to become a member right before you apply), employed in or retired from local government, committed to LGBTQ+ inclusion, willing to meet the monthly time commitments:

  • Up to 2 hours a month on meetings and prep

  • At least 1 hour a month on member engagement

  • Participation on committees is variable

  • Officers: up to 2 hours a month for additional meetings and administration


Key Dates to Remember:

  • Application Period: September 24 - November 13

  • Ballot Distributed: November 19

  • Voting Period: November 19 - December 4

  • Results Announced: December 19


Sections from CivicPRIDE Bylaws

Annual Meeting of the Membership December 19, 2025

Article VI - Nominations and Elections

Section 1: Elections, Ratification, and Terms of Office of Board Members

  1. Elections shall take place in the fourth quarter of each calendar year prior to and be ratified at the Annual Meeting of the Membership. Any candidate receiving the highest number of all votes cast for any office shall be declared elected.

  2. The election of the President-Elect shall occur annually. The President-Elect shall serve a one (1) year term and automatically succeed as President. 

  3. The President shall serve a one-year term. No person should serve more than one (1) term as President-Elect/President.

  4. The election of the Treasurer shall occur in odd-numbered years to serve a two-year term. The Treasurer may be nominated to serve additional terms. No person shall serve more than two (2) terms as Treasurer.

  5. The Directors At-Large shall serve terms of two years. The terms shall be staggered to elect six (6) in odd- numbered years and six (6) in even-numbered years. At-Large Directors may be nominated to serve additional two-year terms. No person should serve more than three (3) terms as a Director At-Large. 

  6. The term of office of each elective officer shall begin at the annual meeting following the election, and shall serve for the office’s designated term and until the elective officer’s successor is duly elected and ratified.

Candidate Application Form

Pronouns
Years of Service
0-5
6-10
11-15
More than 16
This year's open seats include 2 officer seats (President Elect and Treasurer) and 6 seats for At-Large Directors. Which seat are you applying for?
President Elect
Treasurer
At-Large Director

FAQ Section 

What are the requirements for running for a board position?

  • Current membership in CivicPRIDE

  • Experience working in public service

  • Commitment to inclusive local government

  • Identification as a member or supporter of the LGBTQ+ community

What are the time commitments for running for a board position?

  • Up to 2 hours a month on meetings and prep

  • At least 1 hour a month on member engagement

  • Participation on committees is variable

  • Officers: up to 2 hours a month for additional meetings and administration

Who is eligible to vote?

Current CivicPRIDE members

Not interested in running for a board position but want to get more involved?

Please fill out the volunteer sign-up form on the Join page. 

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