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From board elections that will shape the year ahead to opportunities for professional development, connection, and celebration—this month is all about showing up and staying engaged.
Read on for important election dates and upcoming events.👇
Elections Timeline and Process
It’s election season for GLASS! This month, GLASS members will have the opportunity to choose who will serve on the GLASS Board for the new year.
All dues paying members will receive a link to run for a position on the board and a link to vote for the nominated candidates. Below you will find more details on GLASS dues and election eligibility.
Proposed Elections Timeline
Monday, February 9 | Open: Candidate Declaration Period
Friday, February 13 | Close: Candidate Declaration Period
Monday, February 16
Candidate Statement Newsletter
Final Day to Pay Dues
Thursday, February 19
Open: Voting Period
Feb. 19 @ 5:30 PM | Meet the Candidates Happy Hour
Thursday, February 26 | Close: Voting Period
Friday, February 27 | Announcement of Results
Thursday, March 5 | New Board takes Office
Participating in the 2026 Senate GLASS Caucus Board Election
See below your eligibility to participate in this year’s elections:
2025 Full Member: Eligible to participate
2025 Associate Member/Remote Member: Not eligible to participate*
2025 “Friends of” Member: Not eligible to participate
*If you are a member of the Associate Member/Remote Member tier and would like to participate in the election, you must become a Full Member (i.e., pay dues for the 2025 term).
If you need to check your member status, please send an email with subject line “check eligibility for 2026 election” to [email protected] [ mailto:[email protected] ] and cc Laakea Stone ([email protected] [ mailto:[email protected] ]) and Kevin Figueroa ([email protected] [ mailto:[email protected] ]).
POSTPONED: February Member Meeting
Due to the upcoming GLASS Board elections, the member meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, February 5, 2026 has been postponed.
We expect to reschedule the meeting for early March and will share a confirmed date and time as soon as they are available.
💌Girls & Gays Valentines Craft Social
Date: Thursday, February 6
Time: 2:15 - 3:45 PM
Location: Cannon House Office Building 156
🔗 RSVP here [ [link removed] ]
Join the LGBT CSA’s Queer Women and Gender Expansive Task Force and Senate GLASS for an afternoon of crafting valentines! Whether for a partner, ~situationship~, friend, or colleague, come spread some love with the girls and the gays! Valentines materials and snacks will be provided.
📝 Speed-Dating Resume & Cover Letter Workshop
Date: Thursday, February 12
Time: 3:30 PM
Location: SH-324
Join GLASS on Thursday, February 12 for a speed-dating resume and cover letter workshop! Sharpen your job materials and get real-time feedback in a supportive environment.
Please reach out to Brian Walsh ([email protected] [ mailto:[email protected] ]) with any questions.
The Annual GLASS Election Happy Hour
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Crush Dance Bar [ [link removed] ] (Front Disco Room) | 2007 14th St NW Washington, DC 20009
🔗 RSVP here [ [link removed] ]
Join GLASS for a happy hour with pizza at Crush Dance Bar on Thursday, February 19 to meet the candidates running in the 2026 GLASS Board elections!
This Month in the Community
LGBT CSA x CBA x SBLSC Black History Month Panel and Happy Hour
Date: Wednesday, February 25
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: HVC-215
Join the LGBT CSA, Senate GLASS, Congressional Black Associates (CBA), and the Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus (SBLSC) in celebrating Black History Month! On Wednesday, Feb. 25th, we’re gathering a panel of Black Queer Hill Staffers to celebrate and discuss the meaning of this month, the importance of building community, and how to navigate the Hill as Black Queer Staff.
More details to come.
🏳️‍🌈 Interested in becoming a GLASS member? Fill out the 2026 Membership Form [ [link removed] ].
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