Nominations Open for 2027 D.C. Bar Elections
September 14, 2026
The D.C. Bar is now accepting nominations from members interested in service in Bar leadership and standing for election in 2027. The deadline to submit nominations is January 15, 2027.
Open positions include:
- President-elect
- Treasurer-elect
- At-large Board of Governors members (four vacancies)
- Members of the American Bar Association (ABA) House of Delegates (three vacancies, including one Under-36 Delegate vacancy)
Candidates must be active members of the D.C. Bar. Candidates for the ABA House of Delegates positions must also be ABA members. Leadership experience with D.C. Bar committees, voluntary bar associations, or the Bar's Communities is highly desirable.
Voting in the 2027 D.C. Bar elections will take place in late spring. The newly elected officers and board members will be recognized at the D.C. Bar Celebration of Leadership on June 17 at the National Building Museum and sworn in at the July Board of Governors' meeting.
Interested in serving or know someone who would be a strong candidate? Visit the Call for Nominations page to learn about candidate eligibility, expectations of elected Board members, the benefits of serving, and how to submit a nomination.
