Hello all,

Reminder that check-in and nominations for the 2026 election begins on Monday, 11 May. Some reminders below.

Please see below the election timeline and the positions that are open. You can also find the election wiki here [icann-community.atlassian.net].

ELECTIONS TIMELINE 

11 May-25 May: Check-in period

11 May-18 May: Nomination period

22 May Deadline for nomination acceptance and candidate statement.

26 May: Meet the candidates call (if necessary)

27 May (00:00 UTC)-03 June (23:59 UTC): Voting 

04 June: Results

*The following 4 NPOC positions are up for election this year*

Chair currently held by Juan Manuel Rojas-NOT eligible for re-election
Secretary currently held by Bolutife Adisa-NOT eligible for re-election
Policy Chair currently held by Yao Sossou-eligible for re-election
Outreach and Engagement Coordinator currently held by Caleb Ogundele-NOT eligible for re-election

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks!

Andrea Glandon

Policy Operations Sr. Coordinator

Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)