Club election season kicks off today, as nominations open for board, officer positions

Nominations opened today for National Press Club board and officer positions.

Completed petitions can be submitted to Club Secretary Jen Judson ([email protected]) or emailed to: [email protected].

The calendar below lists election deadlines. Rules are posted on the Club website.

Oct. 2: Nominations open

Oct. 16: Board appoints election chair, approves eligible voter list

Oct. 27: Nominations close

Oct. 30 – Nov. 3: Candidate review period

Nov. 10: Candidate bios and photos due

Nov. 13: Candidates given eligible voter lists

Nov. 27: Online voting opens

Copy of ballots and bios posted on website

Copy of ballots posted member bulletin board

Paper absentee ballots available

Dec. 1: Last day to request absentee ballot by mail

Dec. 7: Online voting ends

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

Last day to receive mailed absentee ballots