Pacifica 2023 Local Station Elections

Breakdown by station (updated Sept 20 2023)

Has Not Voted Has Voted Total
Votes needed for Quorum
Election
KPFA-listener 10,015 1,301 11,316 Quorum Reached
88.5 11.5 100
KPFA-staff 144 43 187 4
77.01 22.99 100
KPFK-listener 4,652 468 5,120 44
90.86 9.14 100
KPFK-staff 206 45 251 18
82.07 17.93 100
KPFT-listener 2,751 325 3,076
Quorum Reached
89.43 10.57 100
KPFT-staff 96 40 136
Quorum Reached
70.59 29.41 100
WBAI-listener 5,291 252 5,543 302
95.45 4.55 100
WBAI-staff 131 40 171 3
76.61 23.39 100
WPFW-listener 4,991 284 5,275 244
94.62 5.38 100
WPFW-staff 97 30 127 2
76.38 23.62 100
Total 28,374 2,828 31,202
90.94 9.06 100

The Pacifica 2023 Local Station Elections will determine who sits on the Station Board for the 5 radio stations in Pacifica’s network. For each station, 9 listener and 3 staff positions will be determined.On August 15th, look out for an e-ballot in the form of an email from Pacifica Foundation Inc <invitations@mail.electionbuddy.com> with the subject line “Vote now: Pacifica Foundation Inc – 2023 Local Station Elections”. You may also receive a SMS (text) message to your phone with a link to your e-ballot. You will get reminders on a weekly basis on Tuesdays until you vote or abstain.

Please use the link which will go directly to your e-ballot located at the bottom of the email after the station name.

For more information about Pacifica’s Local Station Elections, please view our Voter Guide.

Check all of your inboxes before requesting an e-ballot.

Ballot Request Form 2023

Election Timeline

This is the schedule for the 2023 Pacifica elections

April – May
Election Preparation
June 1 – Fair Campaign Provisions take effect
June 30
Record Date for Membership
June 1 – July 6 (11:59 PM EST)
Candidate Nomination Phase
July 7 – July 8
Candidate Certification – VIEW LIST
August 15
Voting/Campaign Phase Begins
September 30
Voting Phase Closes at 11:59 PM EST
  • One week extension for stations which quorum is not met.
October 10
Results Announced and Certified by the NES / Fair Campaign Provisions no longer in effect