DAMA-MN Board Elections: 2026
Help shape our chapter’s future. Nominate yourself or another eligible person for President, Treasurer, or Secretary, learn about the candidates, and vote in December.
- Nominate: October 16–30.
- Meet the candidates: November 30.
- Vote: December 16–18.
Election calendar
All dates are in 2026. All opening and closing times will be stated in Central Time. Exact times will be published in the nomination form and formal voting notice.
| Dates | What to expect |
|---|---|
| October 16–30 | Nominations open. Submit a nomination through the form linked below when it opens. |
| November 2–19 | Candidate review. The election team verifies eligibility. Nominees confirm willingness to serve and provide candidate information. |
| November 30 | Candidates presented. Review the candidate slate and biographies before voting. |
| December 16–18 | Member voting. Eligible voters submit an electronic ballot using the chapter’s instructions. |
| December 19–22 | Results validated. The election team checks and documents the results. Final results follow certification. |
Which roles are open?
Members elect three officers, each serving a one-year term:
- President: Leads chapter strategy, presides over meetings, coordinates the Board, and represents DAMA-MN.
- Treasurer: Manages chapter finances, payments, budgeting, and financial reporting.
- Secretary: Maintains minutes and governance records, coordinates elections, and supports required filings.
Officers are expected to participate actively in Board and chapter meetings, communicate regularly, and uphold the DAMA-International Code of Ethics. The President may serve up to two consecutive terms if reelected.
How do I nominate someone?
You may nominate yourself or another eligible person. If nominating someone else, first ask whether they are interested in serving. Candidates must be Individual members or employees of an Organizational member.
Nominees will be asked to confirm their willingness to serve and provide a short biography and statement of interest for publication to members. If you nominate someone else, the election team will contact that person to obtain their consent and candidate information. The team will verify eligibility before placing candidates on the ballot.
Nominate yourself or another person for President, Treasurer, or Secretary during October 16–30, 2026.
Open nomination formOpens in a new tab. Questions? chapter-elections@dama-mn.org
Who may vote?
Pending member approval: The voting rules below take effect only if the proposed election amendment is adopted and applies to this election. Until then, the July 2025 bylaws govern voting.
- Individual, Educational, and Honorary members in good standing: One personal vote per person, even if you have multiple membership records.
- Organizational memberships in good standing: One vote per organization, regardless of membership tier or bundle size. The bundle administrator or one authorized delegate casts that vote.
- Organizational bundle participants: Bundle participation alone does not provide a personal vote. You may vote personally if you also hold an eligible personal membership.
- Reciprocity, Speaker, and Guest memberships: No voting rights.
Information for organizations, bundle administrators, and voting delegates
One organization, one vote
Both Organizational membership tiers allow an unlimited number of eligible employees or other eligible participants to join the organization’s membership bundle. Each organization receives one vote on each matter, regardless of its tier or the number of people in its bundle.
Who casts the organization’s vote?
The bundle administrator casts the vote or designates one delegate from the organization’s active bundle participants. The Secretary or election administrator records the authorized voter before issuing the organizational ballot.
An administrator and delegate may not both vote for the same organization. A person may represent only one organization on the same matter.
What should bundle administrators do?
- Check that the organization’s membership is in good standing and its bundle roster and contact information are current.
- Decide whether you will cast the organizational vote or designate an active bundle participant as the voting delegate.
- Notify the Secretary of any delegate designation before ballots are distributed whenever possible.
- Ensure the authorized voter receives the ballot instructions and submits the organization’s ballot before voting closes.
Can I also cast a personal vote?
Yes. If you hold an Individual, Educational, or Honorary membership in good standing, you may cast one personal vote in addition to one authorized organizational vote. These are separate votes and use distinct ballot credentials.
Your personal vote is validated against your personal membership. The organizational vote is validated against the organization’s membership and your authorization to represent it. An email address alone does not establish voting eligibility.
Multiple personal membership records do not create additional votes. For example, an Honorary member who also holds an Individual membership receives only one personal vote.
What if the administrator or delegate is a candidate?
A candidate may cast their own eligible personal vote. However, another authorized active bundle participant must cast the organization’s ballot if that ballot includes the candidate’s own candidacy. The organization must confirm the alternate voter.
The candidate may still represent the organization on a separate matter, such as a separate bylaw-amendment ballot.
Can we change our delegate after ballots are issued?
Contact the Secretary before voting closes. An alternate may be designated while voting remains open, provided there is time to verify authorization and submit a valid ballot. The administrator will cancel any unused prior credential and confirm that the organization has not already voted.
A submitted organizational ballot cannot be replaced by changing delegates. If a candidate needs an alternate and none is authorized in time to vote, the organization cannot cast a ballot in that officer election.
Need help? Email secretary@dama-mn.org before the voting deadline with questions about your organization’s authorized voter, overlapping memberships, or ballot access.
Voting eligibility will be checked against chapter membership records. If you have multiple membership records or questions about eligibility, contact the Secretary before voting.
How do I cast my vote?
Eligible voters will receive formal notice at least 14 days before voting opens, along with electronic ballot instructions and exact opening and closing times in Central Time. Voting takes place December 16–18. Submit your ballot before the deadline.
Review the candidate information available beginning November 30. If you need help accessing your ballot, contact the Secretary before voting closes.
When will results be announced?
Validation is scheduled for December 19–22. Under the proposed election procedure, preliminary results will include instructions for a 48-hour challenge period. Independent reviewers will check election records before final results are announced. An unresolved challenge or required runoff may extend certification and the announcement date. Members will be notified of any revised schedule.
Interested in another way to serve?
The chapter also welcomes volunteers for programming, communications, technology, partnerships, and member services. Committee chairs are appointed by the Board and are separate from this officer election. Contact the Secretary to express your interest.
Questions?
Email secretary@dama-mn.org for help with nominations, role responsibilities, or voting.
DAMA International (DAMA-I) is a not-for-profit, vendor independent association of technical and business professionals dedicated to advancing the concepts and practices for data resource management and enterprise information. DAMA-I is the parent organization of DAMA-MN, and has over 70 chapters and thousands of members throughout the world.