2026 District 142 General ELECTION
Election Timeline
- September 4, 2026: Nomination Meeting held at each D142 Local from 6:00 am – 8:00 am and 6:00 – 8:00 pm (local time).
- October 16, 2026: Nomination Endorsement Vote (if necessary) held at each D142 Local from 6:00 – 8:00 am and 6:00 – 8:00 pm (local time).
- December 11, 2026: Election held at each D142 Local from 6:00 am – 6:00 pm (local time).
Note: Requests for absentee ballots for each round must be received by District HQ by 15 days prior to each round.
Official Circular: Election Notice
Click the images below to download a printable PDF version of the Official Election Notice Circular and/or the Teller Appointment Letter.
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2025 Special Election Sample Ballot
This is a sample ballot only, for members to familiarize themselves with before the Special Election on July 11, 2025.
Behind the scenes of your 2025 Special Election process.
Click the dropdown menu below to find the location for your Local's Nomination meetings, Endorsement Vote, and General Election.
Note: If on a mobile device, tap the three horizontal lines to display the dropdown menu!
ONLINE ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST FORM
Important Dates!
- Absentee nomination forms must be received by September 4, 2026.
- Absentee ballots for the October endorsement vote must be received to your Local election PO Box (included in your absentee ballot return envelope) by October 16, 2026.
- In the event of an election, absentee election ballots must be received to your Local election PO Box by December 11, 2026.
Scan the QR code or click the link below to fill out the online form to request an absentee ballot for the General Election.
https://bit.ly/district142-absentee-ballot
*Note: the form will open in a new tab or window.
MAIL-IN ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST FORM
Click the image below to download a printable PDF version of the trifold in order to mail an absentee ballot request to your Local (only if NOT SUBMITTING an online request).
IAM Official Election Circulars
Click on the images above to read the circulars in PDF format.