72,000 people. 700 elected leaders. All working together for better wages and benefits, a voice on the job, and to grow our union.
SEIU 503 is a democratic, member-run union. Every two years, we elect more than 700 leaders to a variety of positions, such as the Board of Directors, sub local officers, and statewide officers. The people in these roles will shape the work of our Union over the next two years as we bargain strong contracts, represent workers, and grow. Running for office and voting in union elections is the best way that you can shape the course of our Union. Your voice matters. Add it to the conversation.
Local: Marion County Employees Association (MCEA)
Election Results:
posted 3/26/2026
President: Kristina Ballow
Vice President: Amanda Farrar
Secretary: Pending write-in acceptance
Treasurer: Pending write-in acceptance
Chief Steward: Steven Jackson
General Council Delegates (6): Amanda Farrar, Kristina Ballow, Steven Jackson, Matthew Mischke, Karen Hilfiker, Jeanpaul Genie
Member-at-Large (4): Chris Rutter, Karen Hilfiker, Matthew Mischke, Tyler Day
Offices up for election:
- President (1)
- Vice President (1)
- Secretary (1)
- Treasurer (1)
- Chief Steward (1)
- General Council Delegate (6)
- Member-at-Large (4)
Automatic Bargaining Delegates:
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Chief Steward
- Members-at-Large
Nominations Open Date:
December 1, 2025
Nominations Close / Evote Request of Paper Ballot:
January 23, 2026
Ballots Out:
March 3, 2026
Ballots Due:
March 24, 2026
Nomination Acceptance Confirmation Deadline:
January 26, 2026
Deadline to provide proof of membership if records show employee has not worked for 120 days:
January 30, 2026
Candidate statement?:
Yes
Photos permitted?:
Yes
Evote or Mail Ballot or In Person Vote:
Online