We Are 503

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 may run for Statewide Office, Director, or Assistant Director and any SEIU 503 active, semi-active, or staff member in good standing 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. Members considering running for office should review all of the materials on the Election 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/
November 13, 2026	Successful Candidates Installation event, Location TBD

The nomination form will be linked here once nominations open. Ballots will be mailed by Ryder Elections on August 28, 2026. In order to ensure you receive a ballot at your correct mailing address, click here to update your contact info. 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.

2026 Sublocal Elections

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.

2025 CAPE Council Election

Voting for the 2026-2028 CAPE Council has concluded. Click here to view the election results.

Additional resources about elections