IEEE Computer Society Elections
Being held annually, elections are an opportunity for members to select the leaders they want to shape the strategic direction of the IEEE Computer Society on a global scale.
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About Election
Election of officers to one-year terms and of Board members to three-year terms, each beginning 1 January 2027, and are by vote of the membership, as specified in the Bylaws.
The 2027-2029 candidates’ bio and position statements are available in the Meet the Candidates section and will be published in the August 2026 issue of Computer magazine.
Meet the 2027-2029 Candidates
Learn more about the candidates by selecting each of the options below.
The opinions expressed in the statements are those of the individual candidates and do not necessarily reflect Computer Society positions or policies.
How to Vote - Eligibility
Higher grade members in all regions can vote via the IEEE’s secure website (Open from 14 August to 18 September 2026).
Computer Society higher grade members (excluding students) and affiliates whose memberships were active before 11June 2026 are eligible to vote in this year’s election.
Ballots
All eligible voters will receive an email message from sender ieee-computervote@ieee.org with voting instructions to access their online ballot information and voting link. (Open from 14 August to 18 September 2026). IEEE Account username/password is required to access the online ballot.
Important Access Information: Please make sure you are signed out of all other applications in your browser before attempting to log into the voting site. If you are having trouble accessing the site, it could be because you are not signed in to your IEEE Account and we recommend that you copy the link and paste into 1) a private browsing window if using Firefox or 2) an incognito window if using Chrome, and log in with your IEEE Account information. The voting session will end after 30 minutes of inactivity (i.e. not pressing any button in the application) and return you to the login screen.
Printed Ballots: Computer Society members without email addresses in their member records, or who have opted out of IEEE email communications, will receive paper ballot packages via mail.
- Return your ballot using the business reply envelope provided or to: IEEE Technical Activities ATTN: SGA 445 Hoes Lane, PO Box 1331 Piscataway, NJ 08855-1331 USA
- For replacement ballots or to request a paper ballot, call +1-732-562-3904 or email ieee-computervote@ieee.org.
Elections FAQ
How do I verify the voting link for CS elections?
Access the voting link from the IEEE Computer Society Election page.
Copy and paste the voting link into your browser (or type it in the browser), and it will take you directly to the voting site.
Go to the IEEE website and click on the IEEE Computer Society Election link from there; it will take you to the voting site.
Where can I print or download candidates' information online?
Download or print candidates’ bios and position statements from the August 2026 Computer issue.
When will I receive my ballot?
IEEE Computer Society Annual Election paper ballots will be mailed to all eligible voting members who have requested not to receive an email, as well as to those who do not have an email address on record with the IEEE Computer Society, Friday 14 August 2026 via first-class mail.
All eligible voting members who have an email address on record with the Society will receive electronic access to ballot materials beginning 12:01 AM Friday, 14 August 2026 from sender ieee-computervote@ieee.org.
How do I access my ballot electronically?
Eligible voting members may access their ballots electronically. To authenticate access, please have your IEEE web account login ID and password readily available. If you are voting from the email notice you received, simply click on the voting URL. provided in the email message and enter your IEEE web account login and password.
What is the deadline for paper ballot and electronic ballot receipt?
All paper and electronic ballots for the 2026 IEEE Computer Society Annual Election must be received by IEEE Technical Activities by Friday, 18 September 2026, 12:00 P.M. Eastern Time USA to be counted.
I have already voted online. Should I mail in my paper ballot as well?
No. If you have voted electronically DO NOT return your paper ballot.
I have not received my ballot package in the mail yet. How do I request one?
All eligible voting members on record after the 11 June 2026 grade elevation cut-off date and who had an email address on record with the Society received an electronic ballot via email. (Graduate and undergraduate students are not eligible to vote in the Society election.) If you requested not to receive electronic communication from the Society or do not have an email address on record with the Society, and have not received a paper ballot, call +1 732 562 3904 or email ieee-computervote@ieee.org for a replacement ballot.
How long before my voting session times out?
The session will end after 30 minutes of inactivity (i.e. not pressing any button in the application) and return you to the login screen.
If you need more time to read the election materials, please read the candidates’ election materials or visit the election page.
How do I access the voting survey link after logging out of the voting site?
Email ieee-computervote@ieee.org to request the IEEE Computer Society Voter Satisfaction Survey link.
Where can I sign up for the upcoming Presidential Town Hall?
You must Register to attend the Annual CS Presidential Town Hall each year.
Don’t forget to Submit a Question to the Candidates when you register.
The Zoom dial-in information will be emailed to the attendees before the event. If you don’t receive the dial-in information please contact us at help@computer.org.