Below you’ll find information 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 and return them by email to WEA Executive Administrative Assistant Bobbie Ladwig at bladwig@wyoea.org or via mail. If mailing, please mail to 115 E 22nd St. Cheyenne, WY 82001 Attn: Bobbie Ladwig.

Looking to secure WEA members’ contact information to campaign for an open WEA office? Please enquire with the WEA Communications Department at comms@wyoea.org to learn more about your opportunities to reach members.

• 2026 WEA Vacancies
• WEA Board Policy for Election Guidelines
• 2026 NEA-RA Allocations
• Bylaws of the WEA – Job Descriptions
• Declaration of Candidacy Letter, Form and Code of Ethics

2026 Dates to Remember:  

• February 27: 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: The WEA Board will work to secure additional candidate(s) for vacancies with no nominated candidates.
• April 21-28: WEA 2026 Elections take place, starting April 21 at 6 a.m. and ending April 28 at noon.
• April 30: Local presidents notified of results.

Please Note:  

• 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.