Are you interested in helping make a difference for the WEA? Then run for a statewide or regional office! Check out the downloads at the end of the page for details on available WEA offices, WEA Bylaws (job descriptions for available offices), and procedures for announcing your candidacy.
Please review and complete the forms listed below under "Downloads" and email them to WEA Executive Administrative Assistant Bobbie Ladwig at [email protected] or mail to her at 115 E 22nd St. Cheyenne, WY 82001.
2027 Dates to Remember:
- February XX: If interested in one of the vacancies, please fill out a Declaration of Candidacy form (for each position) and submit it by this date.
- One Week After DA Briefings (DATE): The WEA Board will work to secure additional candidate(s) for vacancies with no nominated candidates.
- April XX-XX: WEA 2027 Elections take place, starting April 21 at 6 a.m. and ending April 28 at noon.
- April XX: Local presidents notified of results.
WEA Bylaws, Article VF: Elections, Section 2B Number 6 & 8:
- Nominations may be made from the floor of the Delegate Assembly for any positions without any nominated candidates or for positions that do not have the allotted number of candidates running and will be included with the secret ballot.
- Any unopposed candidate running for office shall be considered elected by acclamation at Delegate Assembly and will not be included on the secret ballot.
Looking to secure WEA members’ contact information to campaign for an open WEA office? Email Bobbie Ladwig to learn about opportunities to reach members.
