Nick Archuleta, NDU President; Alicia Bata, VP of Education; and Gary Feist, VP of Public Employees, are all eligible to run for another three-year term. NEA Director Brenda Seehafer is not eligible for reelection having served two three-year terms, the maximum for the position.
As of August 6, 2024, Nick Archuleta and Gary Feist have requested petitions for reelection to their respective offices.
New this year, the NEA RA delegates will be elected by an every-member ballot for the 2025 NEA Representative Assembly. The 2025 NEA RA will be held in Portland, Oregon July 2-6. North Dakota is allowed 15 delegates.
If you are interested in running for office and/or NEA RA Delegate, you must file a nominating petition signed by 50 active members in good standing by February 18, 2025. Active members include all NDU membership categories except K-12 substitute members, Retired and Aspiring Educator (student) members. The retired and student officers are elected by their constituencies.
For more information or to request a petition for office or RA Delegate, contact Ellie Sharbono at [email protected].