The votes are in! NFARL's 2026 Officer Election closed on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 11:59:59 PM, and we are pleased to announce the results.
This was the first NFARL election held with electronic voting under the club's 2026 Bylaws, and the membership responded. 113 ballots were cast between October 15 and October 31 out of 214 ballots emailed, a turnout of roughly 53%. Thank you to every member who took a few minutes to make their voice heard.
Your 2026 NFARL Officers
| Office | Elected |
|---|---|
| President | Lee Johnson, N4WYE |
| Vice President | Ian Kahn, NV4C |
| Membership Chair | Renee Taylor, KR4BHV |
| Treasurer | John Tramontanis, N4TOL |
| Secretary & Compliance Officer | Vacant (no candidates) |
Detailed Results
President
| Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|
| Lee Johnson, N4WYE | 113 |
Winner: Lee Johnson, N4WYE
Vice President
| Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|
| Ian Kahn, NV4C | 79 |
| Tony Santoro, WA3TRA | 31 |
Winner: Ian Kahn, NV4C
Membership Chair
| Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|
| Renee Taylor, KR4BHV | 111 |
Winner: Renee Taylor, KR4BHV
Treasurer
| Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|
| John Tramontanis, N4TOL | 113 |
Winner: John Tramontanis, N4TOL
Secretary & Compliance Officer
No candidates were nominated for this position, so it remains open.
Thank You
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- To every candidate who stepped forward to serve. A special thank-you to Tony Santoro, WA3TRA, for running for Vice President and giving members a real choice.
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- To Jim Kauffman, W4IU, our Elections Coordinator, for overseeing the club's first electronic election and making sure every ballot was delivered and counted accurately.
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- To all 113 members who voted. Your participation is what keeps NFARL strong.
Please join us in congratulating our newly elected officers. We look forward to another great year of operating, learning, and building community together on the air and off.
Questions about the election may be directed to Jim Kauffman, W4IU, at w4iu@nfarl.org.
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