Declare IRE Board candidacy by May 6

(April 7, 2025) — Would you like to help lead Investigative Reporters and Editors as a new member of the Board of Directors? Or help judge the IRE Awards as an elected member of the IRE Contest Committee?

Now is your chance! Six of 13 board seats are up for election in 2025, along with two seats on the Contest Committee.

The period to declare candidacy opened on April 1, and the deadline for candidates to file and submit election materials is May 6, 11:59 p.m. Central.

IRE member voting will begin June 3, and voting will close June 21. Election results will be announced the membership meeting at IRE25.

Click here to learn more about the board election process and how to run. Current membership in IRE is a requirement for all candidates.