Declare IRE Board candidacy by May 5

(April 6, 2026) — Would you like to help lead Investigative Reporters and Editors as a new member of the Board of Directors? Or help judge the IRE Awards as an elected member of the IRE Contest Committee?

Now is your chance! Seven of 13 board seats are up for election in 2026, along with two seats on the Contest Committee.

The period to declare candidacy opened on April 7, and the deadline for candidates to file and submit election materials is May 5, 11:59 p.m. Central.

IRE member voting will begin June 2, and voting will close June 20. Election results will be announced at the membership meeting at IRE26. Voting privileges are granted to the professional (including international), academic, student and retiree membership categories. Your membership must be current through July of the election year. Electronic ballots will be sent to the primary e-mail as listed in your membership profile.

Click here to learn more about the board election process and how to run. Current membership in IRE is a requirement for all candidates.