LPEA members are uniquely able to have a voice in the future of their electric utility. Our members vote in the Director Election to determine who will represent them on the co-op’s Board of Directors. As an electric cooperative, your participation in the annual election is critical to helping the co-op better serve its members. 

Every Vote Matters Equally

LPEA is a not-for-profit cooperative owned and controlled by the members it serves. When you become a member, you automatically receive the benefits all other members share, including the right to vote for Board representation. As a member, your vote is equal to any other member’s vote, regardless of the kind of account they have or how large it is. “One member, one vote” is part of the cooperative principle known as Democratic Member Control. Director candidates must also live in the district they will represent, so you know you will be voting for someone who understands your community’s needs. They could even be your friends or neighbors. 

Running for a Board Position

The primary difference between an investor-owned utility (IOU) and a cooperative is democratic control. IOUs make decisions to appease stakeholders and shareholders who might not live in the same state, let alone the same community. Any LPEA member who meets the qualifications outlined in the bylaws is eligible to run for a position on the cooperative’s twelve-member Board of Directors. Directors serve three-year terms in one of four geographical districts. Members vote for the representative of their district, ensuring their Director understands the unique needs and priorities of their community. 

Voting in the Election

Balloting opens April 21, 2025. LPEA encourages all eligible members to cast their votes in this year’s election. Members may vote electronically through their SmartHub account, via mail ballots or drop box, or in person at the annual meeting. Directors serve in geographic districts to ensure adequate accessibility for members and to provide a representative cross-section of LPEA's member base in the cooperative’s governing body.

Your vote always matters. To learn more about your Director candidates below. 

More information about how members may vote in this year’s Director Election can be found here and learn about our Annual Meeting here.