State Officer Nominations & Election
2024 UPW State Officer Election
State Officer Nominations and Election
2024 State Officer Candidates
Below is the list of candidates for the upcoming 2024 State Officer Election
State Director:
- Kalani Werner
- Alton Nosaka
- Rambeau Gahan
- Robert Baltazar
State President:
- Darrell Wilcox
- James Wataru
- Nathan Ota
- Kawika Pelletier
State Secretary-Treasurer
- Douglas Correia (declared elected as an unopposed candidate)
The United Public Workers State Officer election holds significant importance for all union members, as it allows us to nominate and elect leaders who will represent our best interests and advocate on our behalf. As members, we hold the power to shape the direction of our union by actively participating in the nomination and election process. The leaders we elect play a crucial role in determining the trajectory of our union, influencing policies, and representing us in various capacities. Therefore, it is essential for all members to recognize the value of their involvement in this process and to understand the impact of their choices on the future of our union.
Notice of Nominations and Election for UPW State Officers was posted in the June 2024 issue of Malama Pono and mailed to your home address in June 2024. If you have not received your notice, please visit www.upwhawaii.org and update your home mailing address. A copy of the notice is also available by clicking the button below.
State Officer Election
October 9, 2024 – October 31, 2024
To comply with the provisions of the AFSCME International Constitution and federal law, all eligible UPW members in good standing may participate in the election of State Officers. Challenges to the eligibility of any voter must be submitted to the Election Committee at StateOfficerElections@upwhawaii.org no later than 5:00pm on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.
The secret ballot election for UPW State Officers will be conducted electronically using the BallotPoint Election Services voting system. Eligible voters may cast their ballots either online or by telephone. Prior to the start of the election on October 9, 2024, voting instructions will be mailed to the home address of eligible members.
Update your home address and contact information now at www.upwhawaii.org
Voting will open at 9:00 a.m. HST on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, and will close at 9:00 a.m. HST on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Cast ballots will be tallied at 10:00 a.m. HST on Thursday, October 31, 2024.
Protests related to the conduct of the election must be submitted to the Election Committee at StateOfficerElections@upwhawaii.org no later than 12:00 noon HST on Sunday, November 10, 2024.