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72,000 people. 1,100 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 1,100 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.
2026 Statewide Officers and Board of Directors Election
Any SEIU 503 active or semi-active member in good standing for longer than two years may run for Statewide Office, Director, or Assistant Director and any SEIU 503 active, semi-active, or staff member in good standing for longer than two years may run for Executive Director. Members are only permitted to be elected to one office and cannot run for or be elected to multiple offices. You must be a member eligible under the Union’s Bylaws by the close of nominations on July 13, 2026, in order to be eligible to run for office or vote. Eligibility under the SEIU International Constitution requires that members have maintained continuous good standing for a period of two years to run for local office (July 13, 2024 – July 13, 2026). Members considering running for office should review all of the materials on theElection Information Overview page.
Nomination and Election Calendar for SWO and BOD
See SEIU 503 Bylaws for more details.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Nominations open online at seiu503.org/weare503/
Monday, July 13, 2026
Nominations close at 11:59pm
Monday, July 20, 2026
Nomination acceptance deadline, 11:59 pm
Monday, July 20, 2026
Optional candidate statements (400 word limit) and candidate photos to be included with the ballots are due by 11:59 pm
Monday, July 27, 2026
Optional video statements due (for Statewide candidates only) by 11:59 pm.*
Friday, August 28, 2026
Ballots mailed by Ryder Elections, the independent
election service provider, to all eligible voters. Candidate statements posted on www.seiu503.org/weare503/ in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Simple Chinese and Russian
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Ballots must be received by 10 a.m. at Ryder Elections in Bend, Oregon in their PO Box.
September 30, 2026 – Done (2-3 days)
Ryder Elections ballot counting. SEIU 503 election certification, candidate notification and posting of results at www.seiu503.org/weare503/
*Video submissions are limited to candidates for Statewide Officer positions only.
This election will be conducted using ranked-choice voting. You can learn more about ranked-choice voting here. If you have any questions about the election, contact the Member Assistance Center at 1-844-503-SEIU(7348), Monday through Friday, 8am – 6pm, or email elections@seiu503.org.
Ballots are in, and the two year term from May 1, 2026 through May 1, 2028 has now begun for our newly elected sublocal leaders. To view results for your sublocal, click here. Thank you to all members for your participation, whether it was running as a candidate or voting in your sublocal.
