This year’s Executive Board election will fill the following three-year terms beginning January 1, 2027:
- President
- Secretary-Treasurer
- Recorder
- Ten Vice Presidents
Timeline for the Election
August 24–31
- Nomination period
During nominations we will provide:
- Zoom appointment scheduling – Scheduler will be available Starting August 24st on this page
- Open Zoom rooms on Friday, August 28 and Saturday, August 29 to assist members with nominations
October 14 - Ballots and voter pamphlets mailed. Elections will be conducted via mail-in secret ballot.
November 13 - Ballot count
WPEA Election FAQs
Can I nominate myself?
Yes. You can nominate any WPEA member, including yourself, for any office you are eligible to vote for. Vice Presidents must reside in, and be nominated by members of, the district they represent.
What offices are up for election?
Every WPEA office is up for election this year: President, Secretary-Treasurer, Recorder, and 10 Vice Presidents. Terms are three years long, beginning January 1, 2027. These elected officers make up the WPEA Executive Board.
Who is eligible to serve as a WPEA officer?
According to the UFCW Constitution and WPEA bylaws, any WPEA member in good standing is eligible to serve on the Executive Board if they have been a WPEA member for at least one year; OR a member of UFCW in good standing for at least two years.
How does campaigning work?
Candidates are responsible for communicating with members, and no WPEA resources can be used to promote any individual candidate or candidates. Candidates can send campaign literature to members through the mail, at their own expense, through a mailing house. To learn more about this process, read the election rules [here].
Who runs the election?
The WPEA election committee is made up of WPEA members and is responsible for counting ballots, setting election rules, and addressing election concerns. The election committee is chaired by Aubrei Hansen. You can contact the election committee at Elections@wpea.org.
