Elections

Interested in Running for Higher Office in CKI to help strengthen your leadership skills, grow your CKI involvement, and help grow CKI? Check out the Candidates Packet below for more information on the different positions and the process of running for higher office! This document will have all of the information you need to effectively run for higher office and answer any questions you might have.

Run for District Office or Seek International Endorsement

Use your time and talents to make a difference at the district level of Circle K International. The district board is a great way to do that. At the 2026 District Convention, we elect our new leaders who will impact hundreds of college students. 

If you are interested in running for one of the elected positions on the board, please contact Governor Ella Powell at [email protected]. You can learn more about running for district office by reviewing the candidate’s packet. Declaration of Candidacy, Service Agreement and option Candidates Literature are due by February 13th, 2026 to District Administrator Shawn Sech at [email protected]

Below you are able to download the 2026 Candidates Packet

Bylaw Amendments

Clubs can now submit amendments to the Ohio District Circle K Bylaws to be voted on by the House of Delegates. To submit a bylaw amendment, email Governor Ella at [email protected] with the proposed amendment by February 13th, 2026!

If you have any questions, or concerns, running for district office by reviewing the candidate’s packet or submitting the bylaws amendment, email Governor Ella at [email protected] and District Administrator Shawn Sech, at [email protected]

Candidates for 2026 House of Delegates

The following individuals have completed the requirements for candidacy at the 2026 House of Delegates.

Governor

  • Matthew Anderson- Bowling Green State University
  • Brooke Ehorn- University of Cincinnati
  • Olufemi Odiah- Kenyon College

Secretary- Treasurer

  • Willie Malkoski, Baldwin Wallace University

Bulletin Editor

  • Annie Grimes, The Ohio State University

LTG

  • Buckeye Trails Division- Kennedy Firth, Ohio University
  • Capital Division- Emma Geesling, The Ohio State University
  • Erie Division- Isabel Gracon, Bowling Green State University
  • River Hills- VACANT
  • Western Reserve- Abby Shipe, Baldwin Wallace University

Endorsement for Circle K International President- Neha Pasupuleti, The Ohio State University

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