2025 THURSDAY NETWORK ELC ELECTIONS

The elections of our next leaders for Thursday Network will occur on August 28th, 2025 at 7:00 PM EDT, inside the historic True Reformer Building in Washington DC. Voting is strictly reserved for members of Thursday Network who are in good standing with the organization, according Article II of our Bylaws. Please login to your account to both register for this event and cast your vote.

Read more about our candidates and the leadership positions in Thursday Network that they are running for the FY26 term (years 2025-2026).

The following positions will be vacant prior to the start of FY26 term, before October 1, 2025:

• Vice President
• Fund Development Committee Chair
• Personal and Professional Development Chair
• Public Relations Committee Co-Chair, Digital Media
• Public Relations Committee Co-Chair, Marketing
• Social And Cultural Committee Chair

Members of Thursday Network who are in good standing are invited to apply for appointment to any vacant leadership positions on our Executive Leadership Council (ELC) by reaching out to either the President, Vice President, or Parliamentarian. 

Information about the responsibilities of each position can be read in either our Bylaws (Article V and Article VI) or Elections Guidelines (Section XVI), which are publicly available by scrolling below.

Guidelines

Click here to view the Thursday Network Election Guidelines.

Bylaws

Click here to view the Thursday Network Election Bylaws.

Absentee Ballot

Members who are unable to attend the election in-person on Thursday, August 28, may cast their votes using an electronic absentee ballot. The last day to request an electronic absentee ballot is Tuesday, August 26. Absentee Voting will take place on Thursday, August 28 from 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM EDT.

• August 13-28: Candidate Campaigning Period
• August 24: Meet the Candidates Forum (register is open)
• August 26: Last Day To Request Absentee Ballot Form 
• August 28: Absentee Voting from 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM EDT 
• August 28: Elections Begin at 7:00 PM EDT (register is open)
• September 1-30: Recess
• October 1: New Term Begins