Election Information Overview – 2026 Statewide Officers (SWO) and Board of Directors (BOD) Election

Union officers (including Statewide Officers and Board of Directors) are covered by the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) – a Federal Labor Law that sets guidelines for the conduct of officer elections. These elections must also conform to procedures and rules set out in SEIU Local 503, OPEU governing documents. Please make yourself familiar with those procedures and rules (see Bylaws, Article XV — Elections) as well as the information in this packet.

This packet includes:

• • Notice of Nominations, Election Calendar, and Duties of Officers
  • SEIU 503 Statewide Officers and Board of Directors Election Guidelines
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  • Ranked-Choice Voting Information
  • Statewide Officer Elections Contributions & Expenditures Report Form
  • Candidate Campaign Email Request Form
  • Candidate Campaign Mailing Request Form (If you would like to submit a request for a mail quote and need assistance in a language other than English, please contact the Member Assistance Center at 1-844-503-SEIU (7348).
  • Board Regions Map
  • List of Nominations To-Date

 

Questions or concerns from candidates and campaign managers should be directed to elections@seiu503.org.  Should you disagree with the response(s) you receive, you may respond appealing to the Chair of the Elections Committee who will coordinate with the Elections Committee as needed. The Board approved committee includes Kathie Best, Maureen Falkenhayn, John Leppink, Catherine Stearns, Alice Redding, and Guillermo Romero, along with staff advisors.