The Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt has been nominated for UUA President by the Presidential Search Committee. Learn more about the candidate and find links to the candidate's website and social media.

General information about elections processes, policies and procedures for electing leaders to serve Unitarian Universalism.

The UUA wants the multiplatform General Assembly to be an equitable experience for all, including the voting process.

Election features one contested Board seat; resolutions would shorten UUA presidential campaigns and allow possibility of uncontested presidential election.

Uncontested slate of candidates will be installed in leadership roles at General Assembly in June.

UUA Board of Trustees asks potential candidates to delay running until role is better defined.

“Lives are being destroyed” by white supremacy culture in Unitarian Universalist communities, trustees say; board will address congregations this month.

Process leading to 2017 UUA election did not anticipate a nominee dropping out.

Moderator Nominating Committee tells board that it found no suitable candidates willing to run for a six-year term.

Minister of Phoenix, Arizona, congregation wins three-way race to become UUA’s ninth elected president and the first woman elected to the office.

Our elections of people to serve the members and congregations of the Association are at the heart of our fifth principle of our faith and our trust in the democratic process. UUA Election Voting Information Be an informed voter with basic information about candidate forums and where/how to vote.

It is the job of the UUA to assure that every congregation and covenanted community has the opportunity and resources to thrive.

I promise to ignite faith, empower change, and advance justice. 

Three things are essential: Spiritual vitality, partnership, and organizing for impact.

Because there are more than two candidates, this election will be the first since 1977 to use the UUA’s instant runoff voting provision. Delegates’ second-choice pick may be the deciding factor.

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With three candidates on ballot, UUA will use instant run-off voting for first time since 1977; regional candidate forums begin February 25.