Club election candidate nominations open today

Nominations for the National Press Club Board of Governors officer and governor positions open to members on Oct. 1.

On Sept. 24, the board approved Jonathan Salant to chair the election board and an election calendar that is available below.

Those interested in running for office can come to the president's office on the 14th floor to see the positions that are available and can download a nomination template to gather the required signatures to qualify for the elections. Prospective nominees can put their petitions down outside the president's office and are asked to sign a candidate agreement, which is also available in the same location.

Nominations are open until Oct. 26. Those interested in throwing their hat in the ring should read the Club bylaws and election rules.

2018 Election Calendar

Sept. 24: Board voted to approve an Election Chair and the Election Calendar

Oct. 1: Nominations open

Oct. 15: Board approves eligible voter list

Oct. 26: Nominations close

Oct. 29 – Nov. 9: Candidate review period

Nov. 12: Candidate bios and photos due

Nov. 26: Online voting opens

Dec. 6: Online voting ends

Dec. 7: Election Day – polls open 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.