At Boone Power, our members aren’t just customers — you are owners. One of the most important ways you exercise that ownership is by electing your electric co-op’s board of directors. 

Each spring, members elect directors to help guide Boone Power’s future. Directors are elected to serve three-year terms. Article IV of our bylaws (available at boonepower.com/bylaws) outlines the process clearly, but we want to make sure every member understands how it works and how they can participate. 

How the process works 

MEMBER PETITIONS: Any member residing in the districts up for election may seek election by collecting signatures from 3% of the members in their district and submitting an interest form. In 2026, directors will be elected from districts 1, 2, and 3. Petitions are due by Jan. 30. 

NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Each year, a committee of fellow members is appointed by the board to identify candidates for any upcoming vacancies. The eligibility of any petitioners and incumbent candidates is verified. 

ELECTIONS: Each year, members vote for candidates in three of the nine districts. Members can vote for each district up for election each year , regardless of their residence’s district. Members have several options for voting including online, by mail, or in person. 

Why some elections are uncontested

Boone Power’s elections don’t require multiple candidates. Serving as a director is a significant responsibility; it involves time, training, and a commitment to act in the best interest of all members. Some years, the incumbents are the only members to express their desire to serve (in this case, continue serving) as a board director. When that happens, the election still takes place according to our bylaws. 

Why your vote still matters

Even in years when races are uncontested, your participation is vital. By casting a ballot, you: 

• Help us reach the quorum our bylaws require, ensuring the election is valid. 
• Affirm your directors’ commitment to serve. 
• Demonstrate that members remain actively engaged in cooperative governance. 

The cooperative difference

Cooperatives operate under the principle of Democratic Member Control — meaning members ultimately guide the organization. Unlike investor-owned utilities, Boone Power’s board directors are your neighbors and are accountable to you. Whether contested or uncontested, the process ensures that members always have both the right to run and the right to vote. 

How you can get involved

If you’ve ever considered serving, we encourage you to learn more by visiting boonepower.com/board-of-directors. You may also contact our office with questions about the process or petition requirements. Your participation, whether by voting or serving on the board, ensures Boone Power remains a member-led, member-owned organization. 

Stay tuned to upcoming magazine issues and our website for more details about the 2026 election.