Elections

DEMHIST Board Elections 2026

In 2026, DEMHIST is holding elections to choose a new Board. Following the 4 month application period, we are happy to introduce the 17 candidates for the upcoming DEMHIST board elections.

Upcoming events:

– Live announcement of the elections results and new Board composition: during the DEMHIST General Assembly on 28th October 3 pm CET, to be held hybrid mode, on site and online, from Château de Versailles. Registration open until October 22th. You can register here

Elections results will be shared with all the membership via Newsletter, social media and Website after the Versailles Conference.

Past events:

  • – Online voting process, as per ICOM elections guidelines, 4-7 days. The voting will be open 13 October 9am CEST and will close 17 October 10pm CEST. DEMHIST members will receive the link to vote via Newsletter. If you don’t receive the link, you can ask Secretary. Please don’t share the link with non DEMHIST members, to avoid voting contamination.

    IMPORTANT: Only DEMHIST members in good standing for 2026 will have the right to vote during the elections: ICOM individual members with DEMHIST as their first International Commitee, or ICOM institutional members designated representatives for DEMHIST. During the voting process, individual members can upload their scanned ICOM cards to help the secretary verify their eligibility to vote. Only the votes from DEMHIST members in good standing for 2026 will be taken into account for the elections process. We kindly request members vote as soon as possible to streamline the verification process.

    Candidates list: Download all the portfolios here.

  • “Meet the candidates” open webinar: save the date for Thursday, 8th of October, 4 pm CEST. Attendance was free, via shared link, and the recording of the session is open in our YouTube Channel.
  • First Publication of the candidates via Newsletter (11th September). As per ICOM elections guidelines, at least one month prior voting.
  • Call for Candidates (open May 4th to September 4th, as per ICOM election guidelines, during 4 months)

To stand as a candidate, you must be a DEMHIST member in good standing (both individual members and institutional members designated representatives are suitable)

Check your membership status here.

The nomination period will be open from 4 May to 4 September 2026, in accordance with the ICOM election guidelines.

To help potential candidates better understand the role, we have prepared an informative document explaining the work of the DEMHIST Board, which is carried out on a voluntary basis.

Application Requirements

Candidates are asked to submit:

  • A completed application form, saved as pdf.
  • A short CV
  • A photograph
  • Letters of recommendation (optional)
  • A copy of their ICOM membership card with the 2026 sticker (optional)

 

Download the Application Form

Practical guidelines for board members

ICOM elections procedures

If you have any questions, please contact the DEMHIST Secretariat.