Reclaim Leadership Elections 2026
Every year, our members choose the people who lead this organization. Whether you want a seat on the governing body or a role that keeps your chapter or caucus running effectively, we need our most engaged to step up and steward our movement.
In order to run for any position, or to nominate or vote for a candidate, you must be a monthly dues-paying member. You can become a member today by making a recurring contribution of any amount.
We're Electing:
- Neighborhood Chapter Leaders — the voice of your neighborhood, and your chapter's seat on the Citywide Committee. (1-year term, elected by chapter members)
- Caucus Leaders — representing your caucus's community and priorities on the Citywide Committee. (1-year term, elected by caucus members)
- At-Large Representatives — elected by the full membership to help govern Reclaim (2-year term, elected by all members)
If you run for a Chapter or Caucus Rep seat and don't win, you can still run At-Large.
How to run for Citywide Committee:
- Complete this application form to run for Neighborhood Chapter or Caucus Representative
- Complete this application form to run for At-Large Representative
- Get 10 dues paying members to complete a nomination form on your behalf
Campaign for yourself among members leading up to and during the voting window once your nomination has been confirmed. Note: at-large candidates have an opportunity to speak at the Member Convention on September 27th.
*Each candidate needs 10 member nominations to get on the ballot and must be a dues paying member at the time of the election and through the duration of their service
Key Dates:
Nominations open: Monday, July 13
Chapter and Caucus Rep nominations due*: Tuesday, August 4
Chapter and Caucus Voting (Online): August 24- 30
At-Large nominations due*: Tuesday, September 8
Annual Member Convention: Sunday, September 27
At-Large Voting (Online): September 22–29
* Each candidate needs 10 member nominations to get on the ballot and must be a dues paying member at the time of the election and through the duration of their service
In addition to elected roles, we need key volunteers within each of the chapters and caucuses:
Membership role — grow and welcome our base. Full description here
Data role — keep our lists and numbers sharp. Full description here.
Communications role — tell our story and keep members in the loop. Full description here.
Individual chapters may have other roles as well. Talk to your chapter leader for more information.
What is Reclaim’s Citywide Committee?
The Citywide Committee is Reclaim’s central governing body or board; it stewards Reclaim’s political platform and growth through organization-wide campaigns, activities and self-evaluation. The principal commitments are attending and participating in a monthly meeting. At-Large members take on a higher proportion of the governance and strategic work and can run for Steering Committee which includes Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, Membership Chair, and Meeting Coordinator.
What’s expected of a Citywide Committee member?
Citywide Committee members are responsible for the oversight, strategy, political recommendations, and fiscal health of the organization. Being elected to Reclaim’s Citywide Committee is the opportunity to deepen one’s experience with Reclaim by being at the heart of our collective & seeing the whole organization from a high level.
We expect this role to require 5-10 hrs a month, with some months being on the lower end and some on the higher end. There will also be opportunities to participate in subcommittees that would add to that time commitment.
