
Running For State Office
Secondary & Postsecondary/Collegiate Divisions
General Information
Are you interested in running for state office? Below are resources you will need for the candidacy process.
State Officer
2025-2026 Candidacy
Process and Forms
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us by email at contactus@wihosa.org.
Important Dates
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October 1: Candidate Application Opens
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December 1: State Officer Candidate Informational Meeting 8:00 PM on Zoom
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Session Video Recording
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January 15: Candidate Application & Forms Due
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February 2: Proctors Receive Instructions
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February 4-6: Proctored Online Testing Exam
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February 13: Candidates Notified if Advancing
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February 25: Candidate Introduction Video Due
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March 15: Candidate Speeches 7:00 PM on Zoom
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March 25: Candidate Interviews on Zoom 4-8 pm
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April 9-11: SLC Installation Ceremony

Running for State Office Slides Presentation
(linked after 12/01/25)
Middle School Division
General Information
Are you interested in running for state office? Below are resources you will need for the candidacy process.
Middle School Liaison
2025-2026 Candidacy
Process and Forms
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us by email at contactus@wihosa.org.
Important Dates
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October 1: State Officer Candidate Application Opens
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December 1: State Officer Candidate Informational Meeting 8:00 PM on Zoom
-
Session Video Recording
-
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January 15: Candidate Application Due
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February 25: Candidate Introduction Video Due
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March 25: Candidate Interviews on Zoom 4-8 PM
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April 9-11: SLC Installation Ceremony