The District of Columbia Retirement Board (DCRB) has commenced an Election for the Active Teacher Trustee.
The election schedule* is as follows:
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Notice of Election, Request for Nominations, and Statement of Candidacy Forms Mailed and Available |
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 |
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Statement of Candidacy Forms Due to Election Official by 5 pm ET |
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
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Election Official Sends Eligibility or Ineligibility Letter to Stand for Election |
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
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Drawing of Lots for Placement on Election Ballot (may be attended by Candidates ONLY) |
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
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Election Ballots Mailed and Available, Voting Opens |
Tuesday, January 7, 2026
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Last Day to Submit Election Ballots to Election Official by 5 pm ET |
Friday, February 6, 2026
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Ballot Counting and Onsite Verification |
Monday, February 9, 2026
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Certification of Election Results by the Board |
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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Election Results Published in the DC Register |
TBD, as soon as possible following certification of results |
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Any Challenges to Election Must be Submitted in Writing to DCRB by 5 pm ET |
Within 7 days after publication of certified results in the DC Register (TBD) |
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Election Results are Final |
30 days after publication of certified results in the DC Register (TBD) |
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Trustee Term Begins |
March 19, 2026 |
*Dates are subject to change.
An Active Teacher is defined in the DCRB Election Rules as follows:
An "active teacher" who is an employee of District of Columbia Public Schools ("DCPS") in a salary class position ET 1-15 or an employee of a District of Columbia public charter school who is an active member of the District of Columbia Teachers' Retirement Plan ("Teachers' Plan").
DCRB has retained Yes Elections, Inc. to conduct this election. Any communications you may receive from this vendor are legitimate. If you do not receive a ballot or if you have any inquiries regarding the election, please contact the Yes Elections, Inc. on their toll-free number at (877) 466-7875 or via email at [email protected].