CalPERS Board Election Nomination Period Ends May 14

May 7, 2026

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. - There's just one week left in the nomination period to fill three positions representing state, school, and public agency members on the CalPERS Board of Administration.

• The candidate nomination deadline is Thursday, May 14 at 5:00 p.m.
• Required documents include: Nomination petitions with 250 valid signatures, the nomination acceptance/ballot designation form, and the optional candidate statement.
• Candidates who meet all the nomination criteria will be announced on May 15. A random drawing will be held June 4 to determine the order in which candidate names will appear on the election ballot. To view the drawing live, email [email protected].

The 13-member CalPERS Board of Administration is the governing body that oversees the approximately $600 billion CalPERS pension fund on behalf of its 2.4 million members. It also supervises the delivery of healthcare to 1.5 million public employees, retirees, and their families.

• The current state member representative is Theresa Taylor, who will be stepping down after serving in the position since 2015. She is not seeking re-election and will finish her term through January 15, 2027.
• The current school member representative is Kevin Palkki, who has served in the position since 2023.
• The current public agency member representative is Mullissa Willette, who has served in the position since 2022.

The election period will be held August 28 through September 28, with voting by mail, phone, and online available to eligible members.

Information on the upcoming board elections and resources for members and candidates can be found on the Board Elections page.

About CalPERS

CalPERS is the largest defined-benefit public pension in the U.S., with 2.4 million members. Since 1932, CalPERS has provided retirement security for state, school, and public agency employees who invest their life's work in public service. In 1962, CalPERS expanded its services to include health benefits and now offers quality health plan coverage for more than 1.5 million members and their families.