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: Portland Public School Employees (PPS)
Election Results:
posted 3/26/2026
Executive Co-Chair – Custodian: Patrick Matteo
Executive Co-Chair – Nutrition Services: Chris Walters
Secretary-Treasurer: McKenna McVicker
Executive Committee Representative-at-Large – Custodian: Jim D’Arcy
Executive Committee Representative-at-Large – Nutrition Services: Pending write-in acceptance
General Council Delegates (2): Jim D’Arcy, McKenna McVicker
Offices up for election:
- Executive Co-Chair – Custodian (1)
- Executive Co-Chair – Nutrition Services (1)
- Executive Committee Representative-at-Large – Custodian (1)
- Executive Committee Representative-at-Large – Nutrition Services (1)
- Secretary-Treasurer (1)
- At-Large General Council Delegate (2)
Automatic GC Delegates:
- Executive Co-Chair – Nutrition Services
- Executive Co-Chair – Custodian
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