2026 Election Information
Nomination Results
Updated 1/29/2026
WPRA Members,
Results from the Nomination process have been tallied by the WPRA’s 3rd party election vendor. The top two candidates for each position that have accepted a nomination are listed below and will be advancing to the election ballot:
Badlands:
Nicole Bice
California:
Sheena Robbins
Great Lakes:
Melora Potter
Prairie:
Cindy Gillespie
Turquoise:
Jenna Duhon
Betsy Lemaire
Central Region Roping:
Christi Braudrick
East Region Roping:
Danni Clover
What’s Next?
The election ballot is the next step in the 2026 election process.
On or prior to February 1 – The WPRA Office must receive a signed membership application and payment from adult card members by this date to receive an election ballot – Please reference rule 3.3.2. in the 2026 WPRA Rule Book.
On or before Monday, February 9, 2026 – Election ballots will be sent to eligible WPRA members electronically – Please reference rule 3.3.1. in the 2026 WPRA Rule Book.
- The 2026 WPRA election will be digital ONLY. There will be no physical ballots sent.
Monday, February 23, 2026, by 5pm MT- Election ballots are due back to the election vendor – Please reference rule 3.3.2. in the 2026 WPRA Rule Book.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, by end of day – Election ballots will be certified by the election vendor. Candidates are notified the following business day – Please reference rule 3.4.1. in the 2026 WPRA Rule Book.
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