Elections
2026-2027 Elections
Important Elections Deadlines
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Thursday, March 12, 2026: Nomination forms are available
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Thursday, March 19, 2026: Nomination forms are due
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Monday, March 30, 2026: Deadline to join MDFAWL or renew your membership to vote in the election
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Monday, April 6, 2026: Ballots open
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Thursday, April 9, 2026: Deadline to vote
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Feel free to contact the elections committee (elections@mdfawl.org) with any questions.
Important Elections Documents
Nominations
The deadline to make nominations for Director and Officer positions is Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Election Protocols
All Candidates are subject to the MDFAWL 2026 Election Protocols.
Voting
If any race for a Director or Officer position is contested, an election will be held. The 2026 Election will be conducted electronically. If you are a Full or Student Member (as defined in the By-Laws of Dade County Chapter of The Florida Association for Women Lawyers (“Bylaws”)) you will receive an electronic ballot (“Ballot”). Pursuant to the Bylaws, Honorary and Non-Lawyer Members are not entitled to vote. The Ballots will be sent on April 6, 2026, to the email address on file with State FAWL. If you would like to ensure that MDFAWL has your correct email address, please contact the Membership Committee at membership@mdfawl.org.
The last day to Join MDFAWL to vote in the 2026 Election is March 30, 2026. If you are uncertain as to your membership status, please contact the Membership Committee at membership@mdfawl.org.
Please click here to join MDFAWL.
Once you receive your Ballot, follow the instructions to cast your electronic vote. You must cast your vote by April 9, 2026 at 5 p.m. EST for it to be counted in the 2026 Election. If you have any issues with casting your ballot or if you have not received your ballot by April 6, 2026, after checking your “spam” folder, please contact the Elections Committee at elections@mdfawl.org.
Election Results
Votes will be counted electronically. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected to the position sought.
Elections Committee
If you have any questions about the nomination or elections process, please contact the Elections Committee at elections@mdfawl.org.

