As of October 2024, nominations for the cooperative board of trustees will now be conducted through nomination by petition. Pioneer Electric requires verifiable signatures from at least 25 bona fide members from the district to nominate an eligible member as a trustee candidate. Such a nomination must be made in writing and contain the information listed below. In 2025, districts up for election include: 5, 6 and 9. Completed nomination packets must be returned by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 14, 2025.
Interested members will need to provide the following for their nomination:
A completed petition packet that includes the verified signatures of at least 25 members who maintain primary residence in the district for which you are running for the nomination. Members may print the form through the link below or request a paper copy by visiting Pioneer Electric’s corporate office at (1850 W. Oklahoma Ave., Ulysses, KS)
A biography and photo of the candidate to be shared in communications and materials for the upcoming election.
Short Biography (500 character count): Biography must be submitted digitally by form. The applicant will be responsible for the content of their submittal. Pioneer Electric WILL NOT proofread, make edits or alter the submitted information (except for profanity of any kind).
Headshot photo: Must be submitted to the cooperative (either digitally or in a physical format). Nominees may schedule with Pioneer Electric to have their photo taken, but must do so BEFORE July 14, 2025. Photos will be taken at Pioneer Electric and during its regular business hours. Please talk with our communications team at 620-356-1211 for further details.
Need assistance? Contact us!
Our administrative team can help with questions regarding the application process and the petition form. Give us a call at 620-356-1211 for additional information.