Updated: June 2, 2026

LGBTQ+ Law Section Executive Committee Elections

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Each year, the LGBTQ+ Law Section holds elections for open seats on its executive committee. On this page you will find information about the election process, how to run for an executive committee position, and other helpful information.

Election Information

Election Timeline

Instructions for Receiving Ballot

How to Apply

Executive Committee Roles

Election Information

The Section is conducting elections for open positions on the executive committee.

Voting is scheduled for June 1–15, 2026.

Candidate Information, Open Positions, and Terms

For more information about the Section and its executive committee, please review the Section's bylaws. All terms begin Oct. 1, 2026, unless otherwise posted.

Chair: one-year term ending Sept. 30, 2027.

Candidate: Adriena Clifton

Chair-Elect: one-year term ending Sept. 30, 2027.

This position received no applicants.

Secretary: one-year term ending Sept. 30, 2027.

Candidate: Sara Epler

Treasurer: one-year term ending Sept. 30, 2027.

This position received no applicants.

At-Large Member: (2 positions open) remainder of current term ending Sept. 30, 2027.

This position received no applicants.

At-Large Member: (2 positions open) two-year term ending Sept. 30, 2028.

Candidate: Joseph Ortiz

If you are interested in serving on the LGBTQ+ Law Section Executive Committee in one of the vacant positions above, or if you have any questions, please contact sections@wsba.org.

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How to Apply

The deadline for submitting applications has passed.

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Instructions to Ensure You Receive Your Ballot

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If you still do not receive a ballot, email sections@wsba.org. Paper ballots are available on request.

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Election Timeline

The election season for the FY 2027 term year has begun. This election will determine who will serve in executive committee positions opening as of Oct. 1, 2026 as well as some current vacancies. Please see the following timeline for important dates regarding your section's election timeline.

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Executive Committee Roles

The LGBTQ+ Law Section's bylaws currently list the following required executive committee positions. Open positions will be listed above in the Election Information section at the beginning of election season.

  • Chair
  • Chair-Elect
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Immediate Past Chair
  • Five (5) At-Large Members

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