Six positions on the LWVWA board—four directors and two officers—will be open for the 2026-2027 term, which begins in July 2026 and concludes in June 2028. 

The state nominating committee has begun a search for candidates, but all League members in Washington also may apply for a position themselves or recommend a colleague.  

Terms are for two years. Open officer positions will be first vice president and treasurer. 

Strong candidates are passionate about the League’s mission of empowering voters and defending democracy; eager to help advance the League’s strategic goals and transformation; and ready to use their skills and experience to create an even stronger organization. 

Angela Gyruko, a member of the state board and the nominating committee, notes in a separate essay in this edition of In League, the skills you already possess may make you an ideal candidate.  

Gyruko, for instance, joined the board this year in June. As a member from a small, rural unit-at-large, she said she had never considering applying. But when a friend from another League dropped by for lunch one day with a member of the nominating committee, she grew interested. A writer and teacher, Gyruko knew she had skills she could contribute. The following year, she learned the secretary officer post was available.  

“It hasn’t taken me nearly as long as I thought to settle into my new role,” Gyruko said. “Previous board secretary Myra Howrey had the templates and filing system in place and took time after my election to sit down with me and cover everything.” 

She added, “Maybe now is your time to stretch and serve at the LWVWA level.” 

Learn more here on the state League website about serving and applying—or by contacting a member of the nominating committee.