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The 2026 DSNC Elections are taking place April 13 through April 27, 2026.
Candidates for the DSNC Board of Directors:
Candidates for the DSNC Board of Directors:
All nominated candidates listed below were invited to complete a nomination form and submit additional information that is now being shared through the links below to introduce them to you, the voter. The documents will be linked as they are completed.
Candidates for the DSNC Board:
Candidates for the DSNC Board:
Frank Malsbenden
Candidates for Board Offices:
Candidates for Board Offices:
How to Vote
How to Vote
Voting will take place electronically via OpaVote, and in person at the Somerville Library West Branch, 40 College Avenue at the hours listed below.
During the DSNC Board of Directors election, we will be electing a president and vice president as well as seven additional board members. All three contests — for president, vice president, and additional members — will be conducted using ranked choice voting. More details can be found here.
Electronic Voting
Electronic Voting
If you are already a verified member of the DSNC you may vote via a link that will be emailed to you from "OpaVote," the electronic platform for the election. The link will be emailed to the email address that you used when you joined. Click through that email to fill out and submit your ballot. Emailed ballot links will be sent out April 13 and must be submitted by 5pm on April 27.
In-Person Voting
In-Person Voting
If you prefer to vote in person you may do so at the Somerville Library West Branch, 40 College Avenue at the hours listed below.
New Members
New Members
If you are not yet a verified member, you can become one during the voting period by showing up to the in-person polling hours at the Library, listed below. Voting can then be done in person at the same time at the Library. More membership details can be found here.
Election Schedule
Election Schedule
Vote in person at the Somerville Library West Branch, 40 College Avenue.
In-Person Voting Schedule
In-Person Voting Schedule
Monday, April 13, 2:00-7:00 pm
Saturday, April 18, 9:30am-12:00pm
Wednesday, April 22, 4:30-8:30pm
Saturday, April 25, 9:30am-12:00pm
Monday, April 27, 9:30am-5:00pm
Votes will be tallied at the DSNC meeting on the evening of April 27.
Officer Positions
Officer Positions
These two roles have specific responsibilities beyond those of regular board members:
President
President
Leads meetings, prepares agendas, and carries out duties authorized by the DSNC
Vice President
Vice President
Fills in for the president when needed, supports leadership functions
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