Important Dates
- March 1, 2026 - Member dues must be paid to be eligible to vote in ISBA Elections.
- March 31, 2026 – ballots delivered.
- April 21, 2026 – Last day to request paper ballot
- April 30, 2026 4:30 p.m. – voting ends.
- The results of the elections will be announced no later than May 6, 2026.
Meet the Candidates
Candidates Report
See all the candidates and their ballot positions.
Candidate Webpages
Find out more about Third Vice-President and Board of Governors candidates.
Voting Information
Ballots will be distributed on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. It may take several days for paper ballots to reach members. Email (e-ballot) distribution will begin the morning of March 31st and conclude by 4:00 p.m.
The deadline for voting is Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. (CST) for all voting methods.
Who is eligible to vote?
All members of the Association (except non-lawyer members) with dues paid by March 1, 2026.
What race(s) will be on my ballot?
All eligible members may vote for 3rd Vice President. Eligible members with an ISBA address in the areas in which there are contested elections may vote in the appropriate Board of Governors race(s).
The following seats are contested this year:
- 3rd Vice President – Full Membership eligible to vote
- Board of Governors Cook County – Cook County/1st Judicial District eligible to vote
- Board of Governors Under Age 37 (Outside Cook County) – Circuits 1 - 24 eligible to vote
Pursuant to the Policy and Procedures on Association Elections, when a vacancy is uncontested (candidates filing equaled or were less than the number of candidates to be elected) each candidate is automatically elected.
What kind of ballot will I receive?
- If we have an email address: e-ballot via email
- If we don’t have an email address: paper ballot via USPS
What if I don’t want to vote using the ballot I receive?
- Members receiving e-ballots may request a paper ballot as explained in the e-ballot email. The deadline to request a paper ballot is Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
- Members receiving paper ballots may vote via internet following instructions provide on the paper ballot.
Policies/Procedures
Questions?
Please contact ISBA Election Staff or call 217-525-1760