2025 Election Hub

Applications are officially closed, and now it’s your chance to meet the candidates for the 2026 Board of Directors

📅 Tuesday, September 16, 2025
🕘 9:00 AM (CT)
📍 In person at Fort Walton Beach Office or live on Facebook (details coming soon)

This event is your opportunity to hear from the candidates who are stepping up to serve. Each will share a brief introduction, and members will get a look at what’s next in the election process.

Whether you join us in person or tune in on Facebook Live, don’t miss this chance to connect with your future leadership.

➡️ Questions for the candidates may be submitted to katie@ecaor.com by Monday, September 15, 2025 at 5pm

We look forward to seeing you on September 16!

The 2025 Election Hub is your go‑to destination for everything related to the upcoming Board of Directors election—open seats, key dates, candidate bios, and voting instructions. All information you need in one easy‑to‑navigate space.

2025 Election Cycle Timeline

• August 25 – Candidate Filing Opens
  Applications open for members interested in running for elected positions.

• September 5 – Candidate Filing Closes
  All applications must be submitted by end of day. Late entries will not be accepted.

• September 10 – Election Committee Certifies Applications
  Committee meets to verify candidate eligibility and finalize the ballot.

• September 16 – Candidate Forum (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, FWB Office + Hybrid)
  Public forum for candidates to introduce themselves and share their platform with members.

• September 22–26 – Voting Period
  Electronic voting opens to all eligible members. Voting closes promptly at 5:30 PM on September 26.

• September 26 – Election Committee Certifies Results
  After polls close, the Election Committee certifies the results.

• September 26–27 – Winners Notified
  The 2025 President will personally notify elected candidates prior to public announcement, which is to be done by next business day per bylaws.

•  September 29 – Membership Announcement
  Certified election results and winner names will be shared with the full membership.

If you have any questions about the timeline, applications, or the election process, please contact Katie Fletcher, Association Executive at katie@ecaor.com