CRA Board of Directors - 2026 Candidates by Petition

CRA Board of Directors - Candidates by Peition

2026 Election
The Computing Research Association (CRA) welcomes petition nominations for its Board of Directors election. This process provides an additional pathway — including self-nominations — for eligible candidates to appear on the ballot.

This form should be completed once for the prospective candidate, either by the individual themselves or by someone submitting a nomination on their behalf.

To be placed on the ballot, a petition candidate must:
- Submit this completed petition nomination form, and
- Receive written support from at least 10 Constituent Member Organizations that are current in dues payment.
Both the completed form and all 10 supporting emails must be received no later than January 16, 2026.

Questions may be directed to elections@cra.org.
Nomination Type
Nomination Type
Nominator Information
Nominator Name

First NameLast Name
Nominator Email
example@example.com
Nominator Organization
e.g., Name of university/college, or company
Nominee Information
Name

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Title
e.g., Dept Chair, Director of Research, etc.
Organization
e.g., Name of university/college or company
Department/College/Group Name
Official name of department/school/college/lab
Election Slate Materials

The items listed below will be shared with primary contacts at CRA member units as part of the election packet.
Awards and honors and year received (list up to five items — 100 words max)

0/100
Previous involvement in CRA activities (describe — 150 words max)

0/150
Other relevant experience and year(s) it occurred (list up to five items — 100 words max)

0/100
Research interests (50 words max)

0/50
Nomination Statement

Provide a statement, not to exceed 100 words, supporting your nomination. This statement may include major research accomplishments, leadership on development projects, publication or editorial achievements, contributions to professional societies, or a special role the nominee hopes to fulfill if elected.0/100
Upload Brief Biography, CV, or Resume (PDF)

Please name your file using the following format before uploading: LastName_FirstName_CRA_CV.pdf (Example: Camp_Tracy_CRA_CV.pdf)
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Professional webpage or online profile (URL)
Upload Headshot Photo (JPG or PNG, at least 500x500px)

Please name your file using the following format before uploading: LastName_FirstName_CRA_Photo.jpg (Example: Camp_Tracy_CRA_Photo.jpg)
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CRA Board of Directors - Candidates by Peition

Nomination Type

Nominator Information

Nominee Information

Election Slate Materials