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Family Law Section Executive Committee Elections

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Each year, the Family 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 info.

Election Information

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

Voting is scheduled for June 2–16, 2025.

Candidate Information, Open Positions, and Terms

For more information about the Section and its executive committee, please review the Section's bylaws. Candidates are listed in alphabetical order by position.

At-Large Member (two positions open): remainder of current term ending Sept. 30, 2025.

Candidate 1: Elizabeth Helm

Candidate 2: Christy McKinley

At-Large Member (five positions open): three-year position beginning Oct. 1, 2025, and ending Sept. 30, 2028.

Candidate 1: Elizabeth Helm

Candidate 2: Michael Savage

Candidate 3: Ariella Shuster

Questions? 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 2026 term year has begun. This election will determine who will serve in executive committee positions opening as of Oct. 1, 2025 as well as some current vacancies. Please see the following timeline for important dates regarding your section's election timeline.

• March 10, 2025 — Application Portal opens on your myWSBA. See How to Apply for instructions.
• March 15 — 10–11 a.m. — Section Leaders Interested Applicant Informational Drop-in Session 1.
• April 4 — Noon–1 p.m. — Section Leaders Interested Applicant Informational Drop-in Session 2.
• May 9 — Application Portal closes.
• June 2 — Ballots will be sent out via email from SurveyMonkey. If you do not receive a ballot, email sections@wsba.org. (See Instructions for Receiving Ballot for more information.)
• June 16 — Voting closes.
• First week of July — Section nominating committees will reach out to the winners of the election.
• No later than the third week of July results will be posted in the Election Information section above.

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Executive Committee Roles

The Family 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
• Immediate Past Chair
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Newsletter Editor
• Legislative Coordinator
• Fifteen (15) At-Large Members

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