IEEE Annual Election Toolkit
Help spread the word about the IEEE Annual Election by promoting the ballot, events, and learn about the candidates. This toolkit contains sample content and materials for promoting participation in the IEEE Annual Election.
View the unofficial 2024 IEEE Annual Election results.
IEEE Annual Election Timeline
1 October 2024: Balloting for the IEEE Annual Election ended on 1 October 2024 at 12:00 noon ET (16:00 UTC).
7 October 2024: The 2024 IEEE Annual Election unofficial results will be announced on 7 October 2024.
Videos to Encourage Members to Vote in the Election
Video 1: Message from Tom Coughlin, 2024 IEEE President and CEO
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Social Media - Copy and paste this link into your post: https://ieeetv.ieee.org/video/did-you-vote-ieee-annual-election-balloting-is-open-now-thomas-coughlin-
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<iframe src="//ieeetv.ieee.org/player/embed_play/235626/auto" allowfullscreen frameborder="0" scrolling="no" width="760" height="430" ></iframe>
Video 2: Message from Kathleen Kramer, 2025 IEEE President and CEO
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Social Media - Copy and paste this link into your post: https://ieeetv.ieee.org/hidden/video/did-you-vote-ieee-annual-election-balloting-is-open-now-kathleen-kramer
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<iframe src="//ieeetv.ieee.org/player/embed_play/235661/auto" allowfullscreen frameborder="0" scrolling="no" width="760" height="430" ></iframe>
Video 3: Message from Simay Akar, 2024 IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board Member
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Social Media - Copy and paste this link into your post: https://ieeetv.ieee.org/hidden/video/did-you-vote-ieee-annual-election-balloting-is-open-now-simay-akar
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<iframe src="//ieeetv.ieee.org/player/embed_play/235656/auto" allowfullscreen frameborder="0" scrolling="no" width="760" height="430" ></iframe>
Video 4: Message from Sharlene Brown, 2021-2024 IEEE Tellers Committee Member
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Social Media - Copy and paste this link into your post: https://ieeetv.ieee.org/hidden/video/did-you-vote-ieee-annual-election-balloting-is-open-now-sharlene-brown
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<iframe src="//ieeetv.ieee.org/player/embed_play/235636/auto" allowfullscreen frameborder="0" scrolling="no" width="760" height="430" ></iframe>
Video 5: Message from Maike Luiken, 2021 IEEE MGA Vice President
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Social Media - Copy and paste this link into your post: https://ieeetv.ieee.org/hidden/video/did-you-vote-ieee-annual-election-balloting-is-open-now-maike-luiken
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<iframe src="//ieeetv.ieee.org/player/embed_play/235646/auto" allowfullscreen frameborder="0" scrolling="no" width="760" height="430" ></iframe>
Video 6: Message from Deepak Mathur, 2024 IEEE MGA Vice President
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Social Media - Copy and paste this link into your post: https://ieeetv.ieee.org/hidden/video/did-you-vote-ieee-annual-election-balloting-is-open-now-deepak-mathur
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<iframe src="//ieeetv.ieee.org/player/embed_play/235641/auto" allowfullscreen frameborder="0" scrolling="no" width="760" height="430" ></iframe>
Video 7: Message from Francisco Martinez, 2023-2024 IEEE Tellers Committee Member
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Social Media - Copy and paste this link into your post: https://ieeetv.ieee.org/hidden/video/did-you-vote-ieee-annual-election-balloting-is-open-now-francisco-martinez
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<iframe src="//ieeetv.ieee.org/player/embed_play/235631/auto" allowfullscreen frameborder="0" scrolling="no" width="760" height="430" ></iframe>
Video 8: Message from Akinori Nishihara, 2019-2020 IEEE Region 10 Director
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Social Media - Copy and paste this link into your post: https://ieeetv.ieee.org/hidden/video/did-you-vote-ieee-annual-election-balloting-is-open-now-akinori-nishihara
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<iframe src="//ieeetv.ieee.org/player/embed_play/235651/auto" allowfullscreen frameborder="0" scrolling="no" width="760" height="430" ></iframe>
Promotional Pieces
Below are social media posts that may be used in promotions.
Post One:
Balloting for the 2024 IEEE Annual Election is now underway and will end on 1 October 2024 at 12:00 noon ET (16:00 UTC). Ballots were created for eligible voting members holding graduate student member grades or higher as of 30 June. For more information and to learn about the candidates, visit the IEEE Annual Election website.
Post Two:
Balloting for the 2024 IEEE Annual Election is now underway and will end on 1 October 2024 at 12:00 noon ET (16:00 UTC). We hope you will take the time to vote and help choose the future leadership of IEEE.
This year’s ballot includes IEEE President-Elect candidates who are nominated by IEEE Board of Directors, as well as nominees for Delegate-Elect/Director-Elect for IEEE Divisions I, III, V, VII, IX, and for IEEE Regions 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10. The ballot also includes candidates for IEEE Technical Activities Vice President-Elect, IEEE-USA President-Elect, and IEEE Standards Association Board of Governors Members-at-Large.
For more information and to learn about the candidates, visit the IEEE Annual Election website.
"I Voted" Badge
What does the “I Voted” badge represent?
The “I Voted” badge is more than just a digital token; it is a symbol of commitment to IEEE’s future. It signifies that you care about the governance of the organization and are willing to take an active role in shaping its path forward. Proudly displaying this badge will inspire others to participate and demonstrate the collective strength of membership.
Thank you for your effort.
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CI Society - 4 November - 2 December
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Update your member contact information and election communication preferences.
To avoid potential delays, members are encouraged to select electronic voting preferences, if possible.
31 December 2024
Last day for individuals to submit their intention to petition for IEEE President-Elect position by 12:00 noon ET/17:00 UTC-05.
15 March 2025
Deadline for OUs to submit their slate of candidates.
31 March 2025
Ballots will be created for eligible voting members on record.
11 April 2025
Last day for receipt of petition signatures for IEEE President-Elect position by 12:00 noon ET/16:00 UTC-04.
15 April 2025
Last day for individuals to submit their intention to petition for all other office positions.
1 May 2025
IEEE Board of Directors announces the slate of candidates for the offices up for election.
9 May 2025
Last day for receipt of petition signatures for all other office positions by 12:00 noon ET/16:00 UTC-04.
15 August 2025
Balloting for the 2025 IEEE Annual Election begins. Eligible voting members on record as of 30 June may access their ballot electronically. Print ballot packages will be provided to voters in accordance with their election communication preferences as of 30 June.
1 October 2025
Balloting ends for the 2025 IEEE Annual Election at 12:00 noon ET USA/16:00 UTC-04.