A Closer Look at the 2026 USA Fencing Election
Additional details about how the 2026 Board of Directors election was conducted.
USA Fencing Election 2026
Exercise Your Right as a USA Fencing Member
Voting opens: 8 a.m. Eastern Time on May 13, 2026
Voting closes: 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on May 31, 2026
Welcome to the hub for the 2026 USA Fencing Election!
This year, eligible voters will have the opportunity to help shape the future of the organization by casting ballots in the following elections:
- Board of Directors: Two At-Large Directors to be elected
- Hall of Fame: The Class of 2027 to be elected
- Referees' Commission: Three seats to be filled on the Referees' Commission
Who can vote?
Board of Directors and Hall of Fame:
- To vote in the 2026 USA Fencing Election, members must:
- Be 18 or older in good standing as of 60 days prior to election, and belonging to a voting membership class (Life, Competitive, Collegiate Competitive, Access, Olympian Life, Paralympian Life, Life Installment, Coach and Parent) may vote.
- Ensure no more than two members share the same email address
- Cast their own ballot (no proxy voting allowed under Article IX)
Referees Commission:
- Eligible voters are licensed referees who have officiated at at least two of the following events during any of the last three seasons (2023–24, 2024–25, or 2025–26):
- North American Cup
- Summer Nationals and July Challenge
- National Junior, Senior, or Para Championships
- International referee assignments
Who cannot vote?
Anyone who does not meet the criteria above.
What's being voted on?
Voters will receive ballots for up to three elections depending on eligibility, with the option to abstain from any election.
- Board of Directors: Two At-Large Directors
- Hall of Fame: Class of 2027
- Referees’ Commission: Three positions
How will the election work?
- Board of Directors: Voting uses a ranked preferential voting system (as required by the USA Fencing Bylaws). Voters rank the candidates in order of preference. The two candidates with the strongest overall rankings will earn seats on the Board.
- Hall of Fame: Majority vote
- Referees' Commission: Majority vote
How will I receive my ballot?
Eligible voters will receive their ballot via email from eBallot.
Each voter receives a unique voting link.
What if I think I'm an eligible voter but never got my ballot?
If you believe you should have received a ballot based on the eligibility requirements above, please email information@usafencing.org.
Include:
- Your USA Fencing member number
- Your first and last name
The Ethics Committee of USA Fencing has completed a review for the 2026 Election cycle. As part of this process, required parties submitted COI disclosures, which were reviewed for accuracy, completeness, and relevance to their USA Fencing roles. Each identified conflict was evaluated using the established COI Level framework. This report summarizes all individuals with a Level 3 through 6 potential or actual conflict of interest and provides the rationale and necessary recommended actions.
