A Union By Our Members, For Our Members
As a member of the state Board of Directors, you’ll have the responsibility of guiding our union’s membership engagement, political muscle and future sustainability. It’s a huge responsibility. But if you’re up for the challenge of representing and advocating for all members at the highest levels of decision making, we need your voice.
On behalf of the state Committee on Elections, we encourage you to consider stepping up as a leader of our great union.
Candidate Resources
The HGEA Committee on Elections congratulates you on your decision to become a candidate for the 2025-2027 State Board of Directors.
Before you start the nomination process, we ask that you review the Candidate Resources section below.
Candidate Nomination
Prospective candidates are required to submit a candidate packet, which includes a Candidate Questionnaire, Background Information, information for union publications, a headshot, and nomination petition signatures.
Follow the steps below. All steps must be completed or your application will be considered incomplete.
Fill Out the Online Candidate Application
Candidates must complete the Candidate Questionnaire along with the Candidate Background Information form. The digital form is encouraged, however paper versions can be submitted to any HGEA office no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 7.
Upload a Candidate Photo
Submit a digital headshot of yourself. If you need a photo, contact communications@hgea.org and we can arrange to have your photo taken in one of our island division offices.
Download and Print Your Application Materials
After completing your online candidate application (Candidate Questionnaire, Information for Union Publications and Website, Candidate Background Information), download these materials, which you will submit at the end of the process.
Gather Your Nomination Petition Signatures
Use the Nomination Signature Petition on pages 4 and 5 of the candidate packet to gather signatures of at least 15 active members.
Submit to HGEA Office
Return all the signed forms to your local HGEA office by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025. Emailed or online submissions are not allowed.
Got questions? Contact HGEA Field Services Officer Chad Ngai at (808) 543-0042 or your Elections Committee representative.