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2026 Elections

2026 Board of Directors Election Schedule:

Section titled “2026 Board of Directors Election Schedule:”

March 29 (Sunday): Deadline for Statement of Intent
March 31 (Tuesday): Meet the Candidates
April 10 (Friday): Deadline to request voting rights
April 11 (Saturday): Voting begins online
April 24 (Friday): Voting ends at 6 PM CDT
April 24 (Friday): First Board Meeting - 7:00 PM CDT

Results - 2026 Board of Directors Election

Section titled “Results - 2026 Board of Directors Election”

Results will be available via SimplyVoting: https://dallasmakerspace.simplyvoting.com/voting/guest/published-results

This page describes requirements and procedures for Board of Director elections. Committee elections are not included in this information.

The DMS Bylaws require an election of the Board of Directors at least once per calendar year. Detailed requirements for the Board election are also specified in the Bylaws.

  • The policy regarding member voting rights is presented in the Rules & Policies.
  • Voting rights must be requested; they are not granted automatically. Clarification is provided in the New Member 411, including how to request voting rights.

Candidates are required to file a signed “Statement of Intent” to be eligible for election.

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