The District of Columbia Retirement Board (DCRB) has commenced an Election for the Active Police Officer Trustee. The election schedule is as follows:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice of Election, Request for Nominations, and Statement of Candidacy Forms Mailed and Available | September 8, 2026 |
| Statement of Candidacy Forms Due to Election Official by 5 pm ET | October 2, 2026 |
| Election Official Sends Eligibility or Ineligibility Letter to Stand for Election | October 15, 2026 |
| Drawing of Lots for Placement on Election Ballot (may be attended by Candidates ONLY) | November 04, 2026 |
| Election Ballots Mailed and Available, Voting Opens | November 13, 2026 |
| Last Day to Submit Election Ballots to Election Official by 5 pm ET | December 14, 2026 |
| Ballot Counting and Onsite Verification | December 15, 2026 |
| Certification of Election Results by the Board | December 17, 2026* |
| Election Results Published in the DC Register | January 4, 2027* |
| Any Challenges to Election Must be Submitted in Writing to DCRB by 5 pm ET | January 8, 2027* |
| Election Results are Final | February 8, 2027* |
| Trustee Term Begins | January 28, 2027 |
*Dates are subject to change.
An “Active Police Officer” is defined in the DCRB Election Rules as follows:
Active Police Officer –a sworn member or officer of the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department ("MPD").
DCRB has retained YesElections, 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 YesElections, Inc. on their toll-free number at (877) 466-7875, or via email at [email protected].
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Rules for the Election of Members to the DC Retirement Board