Palisi NetworkElection 2026

When were ballots sent?

Official election ballots were sent on Friday evening through the Election Buddy platform. Eligible voters received an email with the subject line: [PALISI Network] 2026 Election Official Ballot. The email was sent from: invitations@mail.electionbuddy.com. Please check your inbox, spam folder, junk folder, and institutional quarantine filters if you do not immediately see the email.

 

Who received a ballot?

Ballots were sent to PALISI members who attended three of the last six PALISI meetings, in accordance with PALISI voting eligibility requirements.

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I think I am eligible but did not receive a ballot. What should I do?

If you believe you meet the eligibility requirement but did not receive a ballot, please email admin@palisi.org with the following information:

• Your full name

• Your preferred email address

• The PALISI meetings you attended

PALISI staff will verify your attendance history and provide login credentials if you are eligible to vote.

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What positions are being voted on in this election?

Eligible members will vote on the following positions for the 2026–2029 term:

Executive Committee Vice-Chair

• Members may cast one vote for one candidate, OR Abstain

• The elected Vice-Chair will automatically transition into the Executive Committee Chair role at the completion of the term.

Executive Committee Members At-Large

• Members may select up to two candidates

• Must select at least one candidate OR choose abstain

• Two candidates will be elected by the PALISI membership.

Scientific Committee Members

• Members may:

  • Select up to three candidates

  • Must select at least one candidate OR choose abstain

• Three candidates will be elected to the Scientific Committee.

• Following the election,

  • One elected member will later be appointed as Scientific Committee Vice-Chair

  • ​Two elected members will serve as Scientific Committee Members At-Large

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Which leadership positions are not on the ballot?

Some positions are filled through automatic succession or appointment in accordance with the PALISI bylaws.

Automatic Leadership Transitions

• Heidi Flori (2023–2026 Executive Committee Vice-Chair) will automatically become Executive Committee Chair.

• Jennifer Muszynski (2023–2026 Scientific Committee Vice-Chair) will automatically become Scientific Committee Chair.

Positions Appointed After the Election

The following positions will be appointed after the election process:

• Scientific Committee Vice-Chair

• Treasurer

• Two Executive Committee Appointed At-Large Members

• Research Coordinator Representatives

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Where can I learn more about the candidates?

Members are strongly encouraged to review the election booklet before voting.

The election booklet includes:

• Candidate biographies and statements

• Election process information

• Voting instructions

Additional instructions are also included directly within the ballot.

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When does voting close?

Voting will close on Sunday, May 24 at 11:59 PM EST. Ballots submitted after this deadline will not be counted.

 

Can I share my ballot link with someone else?

No.Each ballot link and login credential is unique to the eligible voter who received it. Ballots should not be shared or forwarded.

Each eligible member may vote only once.

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Whom should I contact with questions?

For questions regarding ballot access, voter eligibility, or the election process, please contact:

admin@palisi.org