Annual Election FAQ
The IEEE Board of Directors nominates candidates for IEEE President-Elect, and divisional and regional nominating committees nominate the candidates for the Division and Region Director positions. The annual ballot also includes candidates for positions in the IEEE Standards Association, IEEE Technical Activities, IEEE-USA, and IEEE Women in Engineering.
In accordance with IEEE Bylaw I-307 Nominations and Elections, individual voting members may propose, by petition, names to be added to the ballot for the offices that appear on the IEEE annual election ballot.
The IEEE Annual Election balloting starts on 15 August 2024 and ends at 12:00 noon ET (16:00 UTC-04) on 1 October 2024.
How to access my ballot?
The IEEE Annual Election balloting starts on 15 August 2024 and ends at 12:00 noon ET (16:00 UTC-04) on 1 October 2024.
Access other IEEE election ballots:
The election categories on the IEEE Annual Election ballot reflect what the voting member is eligible to vote for on record as of 30 June of the election year. The absence of a category for Region Delegate/Director or Division Delegate/Director on your ballot indicates that no election is being conducted in the organizational unit(s) for the current election year. Learn more about voter eligibility.
Why am I not eligible to vote?
The annual election ballots were created for all eligible voting members on record as of 30 June 2024. If your membership status was inactive as of 30 June, a ballot was not created for you for the 2024 IEEE Annual Election.
When will I receive my ballot via postal mail?
The IEEE Annual Election balloting starts on 15 August 2024 and ends at 12:00 noon ET (16:00 UTC-04) on 1 October 2024.
Ballot packages will be mailed via postal mail to eligible voters on 15 August in accordance with their election communication preferences as of 30 June 2024.
All eligible voting members have access to their ballot electronically on the IEEE Annual Election webpage.
How do I access my ballot electronically?
Eligible voting members can access their ballot on the IEEE Annual Election webpage. During the balloting period:
- Click “Access Ballot” (Ballot available on 15 August)
- Log in with your IEEE Account to authenticate ballot access
- Candidate biographical information is available within the electronic ballot
Please note that ballot access is only created for eligible voting members on record as of 30 June of the election year.
Where can I print or download candidates' information online?
Candidate biographies and statements are available within the electronic ballot.
When does the election end?
The IEEE Annual Election balloting starts on 15 August 2024 and ends at 12:00 noon ET (16:00 UTC-04) on 1 October 2024.
How do I update my contact information and election communications preferences?
Eligible voting members have access to their voting materials electronically. Members are encouraged to review election communication preferences and unsubscribe from paper to embark on a greener and more streamlined experience.
I have not received my ballot package in the mail yet. How do I request one?
All voting members have access to their ballot materials electronically. Together, we can reduce the carbon footprint and make a positive impact on the environment by voting electronically.
Annual Election ballot packages will be mailed to eligible voting members in accordance with their election communication preferences on record as of 30 June of the election year.
If you need assistance, please contact elections@ieee.org.
How do I reset my IEEE Account Password?
You can reset your IEEE Account password by selecting "Forgot Password." You will be asked to provide your name and email or member number. Your first and last name must match your account exactly. You will have the option of answering your security question if you have one or receiving a verification code via email or phone.