Timeline for 2025-2027 President and Board of Directors Election
The following election schedule has been prepared in accordance with HGEA/AFSCME Bylaws Article Ill – Elections, HGEA Board Policy No. 9 – Election Rules and Procedures, and AFSCME Constitution Appendix D – Elections Code.
Note that should a run-ff election be necessary, a separate timeline will be used.
Notice of election and nomination period announced.
Nomination petitions available to candidates
Friday, March 17, 4:30 p.m.
Deadline to submit nomination petitions. Elections Committee to verify candidate eligibility.
Earliest date to establish voter list for mail-outs.
Saturday, March 22
through Monday, April 21
Period during which election ballots shall be mailed (15 to 45 days before Election
Day)
Candidate profile and election schedule published in a union publication.
Friday, April 25, 4:30 p.m.
Deadline to request a mailed paper ballot or credentials to cast electronic ballot if
new member or not received.
Last day to vote (election day)
Deadline to receive mailed ballots postmarked by the election date.
Counting of ballots and certification of results.
Tuesday, May 27, 4:30 p.m.
Deadline for protests on conduct of election.
