Board of Directors Election - 2026

Elections are held annually. Per the FRID Bylaws (revised in 2019), the nominations and elections process are contained in the FRID Policies and Procedures Manual (PPM). As part of the Nominations & Elections process, "all elections for the FRID Board of Directors shall be conducted electronically via a platform vetted and approved by the Board of Directors." This year, the Board has selected Election Runner as the election platform.

For full nomination and election information, please visit the Elections page.

2026 FRID Board of Directors Election Candidates and Results

The election is over, and the results are in! The following candidates, reviewed and deemed qualified by the Nominations & Elections Committee, have been elected to serve as your new board members.

Congratulations to the winners!

PRESIDENT

Amy Dawson

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VICE-PRESIDENT OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

No qualified candidates were received for this position. This position will be filled through a board appointment.

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SECRETARY

No qualified candidates were received for this position. This position will be filled through a board appointment.

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DEAF MEMBER-AT-LARGE

No qualified candidates were received for this position. This position will be filled through a board appointment.

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REGION REPRESENTATIVE - NORTH



Elizabeth Anthony

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REGION REPRESENTATIVE - SOUTH

No qualified candidates were received for this position. This position will be filled through a board appointment.

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MEMBER-AT-LARGE (SPECIAL ELECTION)

No qualified candidates were received for this position. This position will be filled through a board appointment.

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REGION REPRESENTATIVE - EAST (SPECIAL ELECTION)

No qualified candidates were received for this position. This position will be filled through a board appointment.

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