Nominations for club election candidates now open

Nominations for the National Press Club Board of Governors officer and governor positions are now open.

On Sept. 16, the board approved Jen Judson to chair the election board and an election calendar that is available below. Nominations are open until Oct. 31. Those interested in throwing their hat in the ring should read the Club bylaws and election rules.

The five officer positions, restricted to Journalist members, are president, vice president, treasurer, secretary and membership secretary. 

Two three-year terms on the Board of Governors for Journalist members are open. In addition, a three-year non-voting Board seat for Communicator members will be on the ballot. 

Those interested in running for office should complete and sign a candidate agreement form and return it to [email protected].  

After receiving confirmation, you’ll be sent a personalized petition link for members to sign. Twenty-five signatures from Journalist members are required to run for president, while 15 signatures are required for all other positions. Only Journalist members can sign petitions for officers and Journalist Board members, and only Communicator members can sign petitions for Communicator Board members. Petitions are only digital in 2024.

2024 Election Calendar

September 16
Board approves eligible voter list

October 1
Nominations open

October 31
Nominations close

November 1 - November 15
Candidate review period

November 15
Candidate bios and photos due

November 18
Online voting opens

December 6

Election Day

Online voting ends at 12 p.m.
In-person voting at the National Press Club from 2 – 5 p.m.