State Officer Nominations & Election

State Officer Nominations and Election

2024 State Officer Election Run-off

State President Election Candidates

State President

Darrell Wilcox

James Wataru

The AFSCME International Constitution states that a candidate must obtain a majority of votes cast for their position to be elected. In the event no candidate for a State, Division or Unit position receives a majority of the eligible votes cast, a run-off election shall be held. Voting instructions for run-off electionss, if necessary, will be mailed to the membership on or about Monday, December 2, 2024. Voting for the run-off election will open at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, and will close at 9:00 a.m. HST on Monday, December 23, 2024. Cast ballots will be tallied at 10:00 a.m. HST on Monday, December 23, 2024. More information about the runoff can be found in the June 2024 issue of Malama Pono or on our website by clicking the button below.

Notice of Nominations and Election
2024 State Officer Election Results

Results and Runoff Information for the 2024 State Officer Election

State Director:

  • Kalani Werner: 1,542 votes – ELECTED
  • Alton Nosaka: 554 votes
  • Robert Baltazar: 116 votes
  • Rambeau Gahan: 97 votes

State President:

  • Darrell Wilcox: 999 votes (RUNOFF)
  • James Wataru: 521 votes (RUNOFF)
  • Kawika Pelletier: 379 votes
  • Nathan Ota: 293 votes

State Secretary-Treasurer

  • Douglas K. Correia

The United Public Workers State Officer election holds significant importance for all union members, as it allows us to nominate and elect leaders who will represent our best interests and advocate on our behalf. As members, we hold the power to shape the direction of our union by actively participating in the nomination and election process. The leaders we elect play a crucial role in determining the trajectory of our union, influencing policies, and representing us in various capacities. Therefore, it is essential for all members to recognize the value of their involvement in this process and to understand the impact of their choices on the future of our union.

Notice of Nominations and Election for UPW State Officers was posted in the June 2024 issue of Malama Pono and mailed to your home address in June 2024. If you have not received your notice, please visit this link and update your home mailing address.

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