Office of Alumni Engagement
Alumni Trustee Election
We are pleased to announce that Chloe E. Bird '86, Francisco X. Dominguez '89, Maghan Keita '72, and Tim Russell '92 have been selected as the 2026 candidates for the Oberlin Board of Trustees. Two candidates will be elected to serve four-year terms, beginning July 1, 2026. All alumni upon whom Oberlin College has conferred a degree are eligible to vote in this election.
The deadline to cast your ballot is May 1, 2026!
Here are the 2026 candidates listed in alphabetical order:
Chloe E. Bird ’86
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Francisco X. Dominguez ’89
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Maghan Keita ’72
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Tim Russell ’92
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Types of Voting
Electronic Ballot: All alumni with an email address on file at Oberlin College will receive a unique ballot via email. This must be submitted by May 1.
Paper Ballot: All alumni without an email address on file at Oberlin College will receive a unique ballot via physical mail. This must be received via mail by May 1.
If two alumni reside in the same household, each will receive their own unique voting ballot based on the contact information we have on file.
Election Information
The Board of Canvassers (the general counsel and secretary of the college and the director of libraries) certifies the results of the election. The candidate receiving the most votes will be declared elected for a full term of four years beginning July 1, 2026.
The candidates have been selected in accordance with Article I, Section 5, of the Bylaws of Oberlin College. The Trustee Search Committee of the Oberlin Alumni Association certifies that each candidate has agreed to serve if elected.
The Trustee Search Committee seeks to expand its pool of potential candidates (college and conservatory) for future elections. If you wish to suggest a candidate, please visit our Alumni Trustee Nominations page. Nominations are appreciated, as is your participation in the process.