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.