Holstein Association USA's annual delegate election process is now underway. Each year, members can nominate fellow members from their state to serve as voting delegates at the Association’s Annual Meeting the following year. The 140th Annual Meeting will be held on June 24-25, 2026, in conjunction with the National Holstein Convention in Orlando, Florida.
All members have been mailed a Nominating Petition, which can be used to nominate eligible individuals from their state (or district), including themselves, to serve as delegates. Eligible nominees must be individual members or representatives of corporate, partnership, institution, or estate members.
New this year, members may also submit nominations online. An email with a link to the online petition form has been sent to all members with a valid email address associated with their account. Members are encouraged to complete whichever version of the petition form is most convenient.
Members who have served as a delegate at three consecutive Annual Meetings are not eligible for nomination. A list of ineligible nominees for 2026 can be found here: www.holsteinusa.com/HAUSAineligible_delegates.html
All members who are nominated will be notified and have an opportunity to accept or decline their nomination. Once nominations are finalized, election ballots will be mailed to all members, who will vote to elect delegates for their state (or district).
Delegates who serve will receive a reimbursement of $1,000 for their expenses after they have attended and participated in the 140th Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida. More information about the 2026 National Holstein Convention can be found at www.holsteinconvention.com.
Important dates for delegate election:
August 1, 2025 — Nominating petitions sent to members
September 30, 2025 — Nominating petitions must be received by Holstein Association USA
October 10, 2025 — Deadline for nominees to withdraw names from the ballot
October 30, 2025 — Ballots sent to members
December 31, 2025 — Ballots must be received by Holstein Association USA
February 2, 2026 — 2026 delegate election finalized
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