Balloting in the 2026 Director Election Opens March 13

Brighton, CO – Six candidates are running for election to the United Power Board of Directors in the cooperative’s 2026 director election. Four positions on the board are up for election and the candidates are Phil Tiffany and Virginia A. “Ginny” Buczek (incumbent) in the North District; Vicki Erickson and Lisa Hough in the Central District; Steven Douglas (incumbent) in the South District; and Tamra K. Waltemath (incumbent) in the Mountain District. 

Directors are elected “at-large” and represent all members. This means members may cast a vote for a candidate in each district. United Power encourages all members to vote online or return their mail ballots prior to the 11:59 a.m. deadline on April 14.

Statements from each of the candidates will be available with member ballots; published in the cooperative’s newsletter, delivered in March; and posted online here. Director candidate contribution reports will also be available online.

Proposed amendments to the cooperative’s Articles of Incorporation will also appear on the ballot for approval by the membership. These amendments will ensure the articles are clear, transparent, and consistent with current state laws and the co-op’s bylaws. Specifically, the proposed amendments remove duplicative and outdated language and add clarifying language where necessary. The proposed amendments can be viewed in full online.

Ballots will be mailed and electronic balloting opens on March 13. Members may also vote in person at the Annual Meeting, beginning at 4:30 p.m., where votes will be cast using a streamlined digital voting system.

Results of the director election will be announced at the 2026 Annual Meeting, which will be held on April 15 at Riverdale Regional Park & Fairgrounds and livestreamed on United Power’s website. Registration opens at 4:30 p.m., and on-site balloting closes at the beginning of the official business meeting at 6:30 p.m. All members are invited to attend and engage with cooperative leadership, connect with fellow members, and celebrate the cooperative’s accomplishments over the past year. 

About United Power

United Power is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative, delivering electricity to homes, farms, and businesses throughout Colorado’s northern front range. The cooperative is one of the fastest-growing electric co-ops in the nation, serving more than 117,000 meters. Its 900-square mile service territory extends from the mountains of Coal Creek and Golden Gate Canyon, along the I-25 corridor and Carbon Valley region, to the farmlands of Brighton, Hudson, and Keenesburg. For more information about United Power, visit www.unitedpower.com or follow the cooperative on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.

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