NLGJA Chapter Leadership Nominations for 2026
Thank you for your interest in supporting NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists through chapter leadership!

TIMELINE
This nomination form must be submitted by Tuesday, December 2, 2025 11:59pm ET. Any submissions received after this time will not be considered.

November 4, 2025 | Nominations open
December 2, 2025 | Nominations close
December | Advisory polls sent in the event of a contested election
Mid January | Board of Directors elects nominees
Late January | Nominees notified & new leader orientation

PROCESS
Nominees for NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists chapter leader positions – both new candidates and those planning to run for re-election – shall be required to submit an application detailing, among other things, their journalism and media experience, current employment status and a statement explaining why they are seeking office. The NLGJA elections chair and national staff shall use the information to confirm the nominee’s membership status and eligibility for office. Upon request, non-confidential information in the application shall be made available to the voting membership.

In the event of a contested election, online voting for Chapter Leadership will be made available to members in good standing. According to NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists bylaws, elections are advisory but, to date, the national board has never failed to follow the election results.

Nominees must be current members in good standing for at least one year by the time of the election deadline. Candidates may only submit nominations in the chapter with which they are affiliated (as reflected on their online member profile) at the time the call for nominations closes.

Please note that the platform section will be used as your official statement that will be distributed to our voting membership.

Questions? Please email chapter@nlgja.org.
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First and Last Name *
Please provide your name as it appears on your member profile.
Chapter Affiliation *
You can view and update your chapter affiliation on your member profile.
Email Address *
Home Address *
Phone Number *
Which chapter are you seeking a position in? *
View all the current NLGJA chapters here. If you would like to revive a dormant chapter or start a new chapter, please email chapter@nlgja.org for more information.
What chapter officer position are you seeking? *
Your Employer
If you are self-employed or a freelancer, simply state "self-employed" or "freelance," as well as your company name, if applicable.
Your Title/Position *
Do you derive income from the gathering, editing or presentation of news or editorial content? *
Please supply a statement of why you wish to run for the position you seek.  *
This will serve as your official "platform" that may be provided to voting members in the event of a contested election. Your statement must not exceed 200 words.
All Chapter Leaders are required to:

- Attend and participate in chapter board meetings

- Organize at least one local chapter event within the calendar year

- Maintain current membership in the organization.

- Participate in chapter leadership calls organized by National Office

- Carry out strategic goals expectations related to chapters

- Chapter presidents are encouraged to attend at least one national board meeting annually

- Be available to staff and chapter members. 

By submitting this election nominee form, I understand and commit to the requirements of service as a chapter leader in NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists. *
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