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Board Elections - Apply, Lead, Vote 

2026 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): ​

  • 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 5 and the election ballot will be finalized by November 6th.

Election Timeline

October 1 - November 1

Applications Open

The board application is located below. 

November 6 - December 6

Online Voting

Voting will take place online, all current CivicPRIDE members will receive an email with instructions on how to cast a ballot.

December 11

Results Announced

Election results will be announced at the Annual CivicPRIDE meeting . 

Apply for the Board

2026 Board Elections

Background Information


Open Seats (all two-year terms)

  • 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: October 1 - November 1

  • Ballot Distributed: November 6

  • Voting Period: November 6 - December 6

  • Results Announced: December 11


Sections from

CivicPRIDE Bylaws

Annual Meeting of the Membership December 11, 2026

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.

Board vote in February 2026: During the 2025 elections, the president-elect and president can serve up to two (2) consecutive terms.   

  1. 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.

  2. 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. 

  3. 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

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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