Election 2025 FAQ
See our FAQ below for answers about voting procedures, candidate information and important deadlines.
What are the positions UFT members will elect this year?
This spring, UFT members will elect candidates to twelve officer positions, including President, seven Vice Presidents, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer. Members will also elect AFT, NYSUT and NEA convention delegates and UFT executive board members.
How long is the term of service?
Elected officers will serve a term of three years for all positions, effective July 1, 2025.
Who will be conducting the election?
All balloting will be conducted by the independent Global Election Services.
When will ballots be mailed to members?
On Thursday, May 1, 2025, ballots will be mailed to members’ home addresses on file with the UFT.
Who is eligible to vote in the UFT election?
Only UFT members are eligible to vote in UFT elections. To be eligible to vote in any UFT election, a member must have joined the union at least 60 days before the final date of nomination.
What is the deadline to send in my ballot?
Ballots must be received by the Global Election Services by 9 a.m. on May 28, 2025.
Who is eligible to run as a candidate?
Candidates for officer positions must have been a UFT member for two years prior to the final date of nomination, which is March 17. Candidates for level-based officer positions must come from the respective school level. Candidates for executive board and delegates must have been UFT members in good standing 60 days prior to the final date of nomination.
How can I obtain a nominating petition to become a candidate?
Petitions for all positions will be available at UFT central headquarters and all UFT borough offices, on the UFT website; or, call the UFT Election Hotline at 212-331-6310 as of February 12, 2025 to obtain a petition.
Must I be affiliated with a caucus or a slate to run for a position?
Candidates do not have to be part of a slate or caucus and may run independently.
When is the deadline to submit a nominating petition?
The final date for the receipt of nominations is 5 p.m., Monday, March 17, 2025.
What are the requirements for candidates to run together as a slate?
A minimum of 40 officer and executive board candidates are required for a slate designation.
Where can I read the statements from the candidates running for office this year?
Candidate statements will be included with all ballots mailed to members. Candidate statements will also be posted to the UFT website after nominating petitions have been received, and will run in the April and the May editions of the New York Teacher.
When will ballots be counted?
Ballots will be counted on May 29, 2025 at UFT headquarters.
Where will election results be announced?
Election results will be posted on UFT.org and on the UFT’s social media channels after the counting of ballots has been completed. Names of elected members will also be published in the June 2025 edition of New York Teacher.