Date Posted

Election Timeline: Executive Board - Closed

  • August 10th: Letters mailed to membership with election timeline
  • September 4th: Candidates declaration of intent to run must be established with election committee via e-mail at elect@cwa1298.org by noon
  • September 5th: CWA Local 1298 membership list available for candidates to view at HQ (appointment must be made in advance with election committee)
  • September 11th: Online petitions process instructions and personal pin mailed to members home  
  • September 28th: Online petition process closes at noon 
  • September 29th: Return date for candidate bio. w/photograph
  • October 2nd: Petitions to be verified by the Election Committee
  • October 8th: Candidates night 7:00-9:00 p.m.
  • October 13th: Ballots mailed by MK Election Services
  • November 5th: Ballots to be received and counted by MK Election Services

2026 Election Timeline: Stewards
All Steward Elections will be conducted during the month of September/October and will be overseen by the Department Vice President and/or Business Agent. Specific Dates and Locations will be announced via the website or Union boards. 

2026 Election Timeline: Chief Stewards

All questions related to the election process can be answered by the Election Committee elect@cwa1298.org or 203-230-5729