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Director Nominations Open in Districts 1, 7 and 8

December 1, 2025

Stearns Electric Association’s Board of Directors are member-consumers just like you who understand and listen to the community. They represent you on the Co-op’s Board, which is responsible for overseeing the business of the Cooperative and determining its strategic direction.

The cooperative business model depends on its members to provide leadership and guidance for Stearns Electric. Each year, an election takes place in three of our nine districts to elect a director to represent that district on our Board. The election process ensures that every member has a voice in the operation of this organization and that any member in good standing may seek election for the Board of Directors.

 

DIRECTOR NOMINATIONS:

Nominations are now open for the Board in districts 1, 7 and 8. Elected representatives will each serve a three-year term on the Board.

If you live in these districts and are interested in becoming a nominee, please visit our Director Election webpage to view the nominations packet and download the Application for Director.

Applications must be returned by 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2026 to the Secretary.

Stearns Electric retains the services of Survey and Ballot Systems, an independent contractor, to conduct the election in conjunction with the Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

DISTRICT INFORMATION:

District 1 – Serving Minnesota townships: Scandia-Valley, Cushing, Clough, Parker, Darling, Green Prairie, Culdrum, Pike Creek, Swanville, Swan River, Elmdale and Two Rivers in Morrison County.

District 7 – Serving Minnesota townships: Turtle Creek, Little Elk, Leslie, Reynolds, Long Prairie, Bruce, Gordon, Little Sauk, Round Prairie, Burnhamville, West Union and Grey Eagle in Todd County; and Orange Township in Douglas County.

District 8 – Serving Minnesota townships: Kandota and Birchdale Townships in Todd County; Westport Township in Pope County; Ashley, Sauk Centre and Melrose in Stearns County.

View our interactive map to confirm your district.

DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS:

View our Director Overview sheet for information on Board responsibilities, qualifications and time commitment.