2026 Election News

YOUR UNION. YOUR VOTE.

We’re electing members to 31 seats this year, who will lead this Local over the next 3 years. This page is the Local’s home for the 2026 election: the official rules, key dates, the nominees, and the results. Check back as nominations and the election move forward. 

QUESTIONS: For any questions concerning the nomination and election process, please contact the Local 469 Election Committee at electioncommittee@ualocal469.org.

OFFICIAL NOMINATIONS & ELECTIONS NOTICE

The notice provides details, additional contact information, and election rules, including who can nominate, run, and vote. 

Key Dates

Below are key dates outlined in the Official Nominations & Election Notice. Refer to the notice for details and instructions.

DATE WHAT HAPPENS
Friday, October 16, 2026, 6:00 PM
Nominations at the membership meeting, Local 469, 3109 N 24th St., Phoenix. Can’t attend? Your written acceptance must reach the Election Committee before 5:00 PM that day.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Nominees posted here and announced via email.
Before Monday, October 26, 2026
Deadline to update your mailing address for your ballot.
Monday, November 2, 2026
Ballots mailed to eligible voters.
Monday, November 23, 2026, 10:00 AM
Deadline to request a replacement ballot. Don’t wait. Ask as early as possible.
Friday, December 11, 2026, 11:59 PM
Ballots must be RECEIVED in the Local 469 Election Post Office Box. Postmarks don’t count. Voting is by mail only.
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 9:00 AM
Ballots collected from the Post Office Box at 9:00 AM and counted at the hall. Results announced at the hall and posted here upon completion.
Saturday, December 19, 2026, 9:00 AM to Noon
IF THERE IS A TIE FOR ANY OFFICE OR POSITION: A run-off vote will be held at the membership meeting, Local 469, 3109 N 24th St. Phoenix. All eligible members who are present by noon will be permitted to vote.