Pursuant to the Consent Decree, the Monitor worked with the UAW and other stakeholders to assess potential reforms and finalize rules for the 2026 UAW International Officer Election (“2026 Election”). On May 15, 2026, the Monitor published the Official Rules for the 2026 Election (“Election Rules”), available here (English-language version) and here (Spanish-language version), along with an Informal Notice of the 2026 Election, available here (English-language version) and here (Spanish-language version).
UAW members should be aware of the below anticipated key dates for the 2026 Election.
Beginning on August 26, 2026, UAW members may request your ballot online by completing the form available here.
UAW members may also request a ballot by calling the Election Vendor’s call center at 855-433-8683. The call center is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm ET and Saturday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm ET.
As noted above, UAW members may request replacement ballots until September 23, 2026.
Below please find sample ballots, outer envelopes, and return envelopes for each Region.
Region 1 Sample Ballot Outer Envelope Return Envelope
Region 1A Sample Ballot Outer Envelope Return Envelope
Region 1D Sample Ballot Outer Envelope Return Envelope
Region 2B Sample Ballot Outer Envelope Return Envelope
Region 4 Sample Ballot Outer Envelope Return Envelope
Region 6 Sample Ballot Outer Envelope Return Envelope
Region 8 Sample Ballot Outer Envelope Return Envelope
Region 9 Sample Ballot Outer Envelope Return Envelope
Region 9A Sample Ballot Outer Envelope Return Envelope
At Large Sample Ballot Outer Envelope Return Envelope
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