September 15, 2026 — The PEF Executive Board meets quarterly and is the highest-ranking deliberative body of the union other than the annual Convention. A full Executive Board assures that all members of the union are represented and have a seat at the table for discussions and voting on the business of the union.
In the July special elections, Seat 560, representing certain members at Roswell Park, went to a ballot vote; after the count, Rebecca Deitzer was seated. Three vacancies remain heading into the October elections, so members in those constituencies are urged to participate. Petitioning begins Oct. 5, 2026.
“The PEF Executive Board reviews the union’s finances, get briefings on membership trends, department activities, campaigns and initiatives, and so much more,” said President Wayne Spence. “I encourage anyone who is eligible and interested to run for election.”
The vacancies are listed below:
- Seat 15 – Civil Service
- Seat 103 – SUNY
- Seat 161 – Executive
Petitions are due by 5 p.m. Oct. 27, 2026, and must be scanned and emailed to SpecialElections@pef.org or mailed to PEF, ATTN: Special Elections Committee, P.O. Box 12414, Albany, NY 12212-2414.
For any contested election, ballots will be mailed Nov. 18, 2026, by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and must be returned to the address listed on the return envelope no later than 5 p.m. Dec. 10, 2026. Ballots will be counted on Dec. 11, 2026.
For more information, election rules, and petitions, visit www.pef.org/elections. For hardcopy petitions, contact the PEF Divisions Department at 800-342-4306, ext. 337 to have a supply mailed to you. Petitions will not be available for pickup at PEF Headquarters or any PEF Regional Office.
If you have any questions, email the PEF Special Elections Committee at SpecialElections@pef.org.