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Instructions for mail ballots

• Your completed ballot must be received by 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 28.
• Ballots will be counted on May 29.
• Do NOT write your name on any part of the ballot. 

1. Please read all instructions prior to voting.
2. Candidates’ positions on the ballot were determined by a drawing.
3. The number before the name has no electoral significance. It serves to facilitate the count.
4. FULL SLATE VOTING. You are not required to vote for a Full Slate. If you choose to vote for a Full Slate, place an ‘X’ mark in the large box below the name of the Full Slate you choose using blue or black ink. ALL candidates who are a part of that slate will receive your vote. If you vote for a Full Slate, no other mark on the ballot will count. If you vote for a Full Slate, TEAR OFF AND RETURN THE FIRST PAGE.
5. PARTIAL SLATE VOTING. You are not required to vote for a Partial Slate. If you choose to vote for a Partial Slate, place an ‘X’ mark in the large box below the name of the Partial Slate you choose using blue or black ink. ALL candidates who are a part of that slate will receive your vote. You may then vote for candidates not on the Partial Slate you voted for to make up the total number of candidates allowed for each position.
6. INDIVIDUAL CANDIDATES. Completely fill in the circle to the left of the name of the candidate(s) of your choice using blue or black ink. No other marks should be made.
7. Do not vote for more candidates than indicated. If you vote for more candidates than allowed, the section for that position will be VOID.
8. Do not write a name on any part of the ballot. Any identifying mark will VOID your ballot.
9. Once you have made your selections, refold your ballot and place it in the secrecy sleeve. Next, place the secrecy sleeve inside the business reply envelope and seal. You must use the business reply envelope provided. Mail your ballot as soon as possible.
10. Your ballot will be VOID if you destroy your name and barcode on the business reply envelope. After this label is checked for eligibility against a control list, the envelope bearing your name will be removed and the secrecy sleeves will be mixed together. No one will know the identity of the voter whose ballot is inside.
11. If you make a mistake on your ballot, you may completely cross out the voting error and clearly mark your corrected choice. DO NOT write your name or initials next to your corrected vote. You may also request a replacement mail ballot by calling Global Election Services (GES) at 877-455-9367 or email helpdesk@ voteges.com from May 8 at 9 a.m. through May 19 by noon ET. Each member must call or email personally and give their full name, ÐãÐãÖ±²¥affiliation, division, UFT ID number and a callback phone number.
12. If a voter returns both their original mail ballot and a replacement mail ballot, the replacement ballot will count and the original will be VOID.
13. If you are aware of a fellow member who has not received a ballot by May 8, 2025, please advise them to call GES at 877-455-9367 or email helpdesk@ voteges.com. Each member must call or email personally and give their full name, ÐãÐãÖ±²¥affiliation, division, UFT ID number and a callback phone number. All replacement ballot requests must be made from May 8 at 9 a.m. through May 19 by noon ET.
14. Your ballot must be mailed to reach and be processed at the designated P.O. box no later than 9 a.m. on May 28, 2025.
15. The tabulation of ballots will begin at 9 a.m. on May 29, 2025. Only members plus authorized UFT staff members may be present at the ballot count.

Instructions for in-person voting

DO NOT TEAR THIS BALLOT — ANY PARTIAL BALLOT PACKAGES RECEIVED WILL BE VOID. 
If you vote both in person and mail in your ballot, your in-person ballot will count and your mail ballot will be VOID. 
All timely received ballots will be counted starting at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2025. 

1. Please read all instructions prior to voting. 
2. Candidates’ positions on the ballot were determined by a drawing. 
3. The number before the name has no electoral significance. It serves to facilitate the count. 
4. Each in-person voter must show a photo ID and sign in to receive an in-person ballot. 
5. FULL SLATE VOTING. You are not required to vote for a Full Slate. If you choose to vote for a Full Slate, place an ‘X’ mark in the large box below the name of the Full Slate you choose using blue or black ink. ALL candidates who are a part of that slate will receive your vote. If you vote for a Full Slate, no other mark on the ballot will count. DO NOT TEAR THIS BOOKLET. ANY PARTIAL BOOKLETS OR SEPARATE PAGES DEPOSITED IN THE LOCKED BALLOT BOX WILL BE VOID. 
6. PARTIAL SLATE VOTING. You are not required to vote for a Partial Slate. If you choose to vote for a Partial Slate, place an ‘X’ mark in the large box below the name of the Partial Slate you choose using blue or black ink. ALL candidates who are a part of that slate will receive your vote. You may then vote for candidates not on the Partial Slate you voted for to make up the total number of candidates allowed for each position. 
7. INDIVIDUAL CANDIDATES. Completely fill in the circle to the left of the name of the candidate(s) of your choice using blue or black ink. No other marks should be made. 
8. Do not vote for more candidates than indicated. If you vote for more candidates than allowed, the section for that position will be VOID. 
9. Do not write a name on any part of the ballot. Any identifying mark will VOID your ballot. 
10. If you make a mistake on your ballot, you may completely cross out the voting error and clearly mark your corrected choice. DO NOT write your name or initial next to your corrected vote. Alternatively, you may ask a Global Election Services (GES) representative for a new ballot. You must surrender the original ballot to a GES representative in order to receive a new one. 
11. If you have questions, you may ask a GES representative for assistance. 
12. Safeguard your ballot and do not show it to any other member in the voting area. 
13. Once you have made your selections, refold your ballot and place it in the locked ballot box and exit the voting area. Do not linger or speak with any other members in the voting area. 
14. You may also deposit your mail ballot in the locked voting box during polling hours. You must show a photo ID and sign in. You may NOT drop off a ballot for another member. 
15. If a member votes both in person and by mail, the in-person ballot will count and the mail ballot will be VOID. 
16. The tabulation of ballots will begin at 9 a.m. on May 29, 2025. Only members plus authorized UFT staff members may be present at the ballot count.

You must present a photo ID. No one can deliver anyone else’s ballot. 

Members are prohibited from wearing at the polling stations items of clothing or pins that identify their caucus or slate affiliation.

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