Election of November 2026
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Open Seats
In this cycle, the following seats are up for election:
- Member-Elected Board Member (2 seats) - The Member-Elected Board Member is a full voting member on the Artisans Asylum Board of Directors with the same duties and responsibilities as other nominated board members. The standard term is a (2) year term.
- Member Liaison (1 seat) - The role of the Member Liaison is defined under the bylaws (4.3 Member Liaison). The Member Liaison is a non-voting observer, invited to attend board meetings and join in discussions, but without voting or other authority. The standard term is a (1) year term.
Becoming a Candidate
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The final deadline for candidate submission is 12PM on Thursday, November 19 |
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If you would like to be a candidate for either of the member-elected roles the process is as follows:
- Thinking about becoming a candidate? Meet a board member to learn more about the board!
- If you’ve decided to run for one of the positions:
- Prepare a short bio and statement about your candidacy and which role you are running for. Include something of your background, experience, and why you would be a good candidate for the position.
- Send this statement to member-election-2026@artisansasylum.com no later than 12PM, Thursday, November 19. Feel free to include contact information and a photo with your statement.
- We’ll set up a candidate wiki page with your statement and information
- Once the candidate wiki page is up, you can notify the membership of your candidacy through the members@ email group.
- After announcing your candidacy:
- Offer time to be available to meet other members so they can get to know you and you can get to know them.
- Feel free to find other ways to share information about yourself, who you are, and what you do at Artisans Asylum!
2026 Candidates
2026 Election Schedule
Week 1 - (wk of 11/1)
- Candidate Submission/Declaration - candidates submit announcement, bio and why they should be elected - members@, member-election-2026@, and wiki
Week 2 - (wk of 11/8)
- Candidate Submission/Declaration - candidates submit announcement, bio and why they should be elected - members@, member-election-2026@, and wiki
Week 3 - (wk of 11/15)
- Candidate Submission/Declaration - candidates submit announcement, bio and why they should be elected - members@, member-election-2026@, and wiki
- FINAL DEADLINE FOR CANDIDATE SUBMISSION - 12PM, Thursday, November 19
Week 4 - (wk of 11/22)
- Election Commissioner shares out final candidate list and wiki page links
- Thanksgiving
Week 5 - (wk of 11/29)
- VOTING - via election process as outlined by election commissioner
- FINAL DEADLINE TO VOTE - Votes must be received by 10pm, Saturday, December 5 in order to be counted
Results - (Monday 12/7)
- Results Announced by election commissioner
