March 6, 2026 PDGC Endorsement Vote Results

This page shows the vote totals reported by participating IAM District 141 Local Lodges in the March 6 endorsement vote for the contested office of President / Directing General Chair (PDGC).

Last December, a mailing was sent to more than 59,000 District 141 members advising them of the upcoming Officer Nomination, Endorsement, and Election.

On February 6, 2026, nomination meetings were held at 40 Local locations across the system. As a result of those nominations, the position of President and Directing General Chair was contested in 11 locations. All other officer positions were uncontested.

On March 6, 2026, the 11 Local locations conducted the endorsement vote for the position of President and Directing General Chair with care and accuracy. I would like to thank each Local for their efforts and professionalism throughout this process.

The final results of the endorsement vote are now posted. One candidate received the endorsement of all 11 Local locations, and therefore, no election will be held in June.

Thank you to all the members who participated in our democratic process.

In solidarity,

Alexander Gerulis
Secretary Treasurer

Computed Totals by Local

Local 141

Klemm27
Sandford3
90% 10%
Endorsed: Klemm

Local 368

Klemm65
Sandford27
70.7% 29.3%
Endorsed: Klemm

Local 914

Klemm278
Sandford115
70.7% 29.3%
Endorsed: Klemm

Local 1322

Klemm44
Sandford3
93.6% 6.4%
Endorsed: Klemm

Local 1487

Klemm138
Sandford25
84.7% 15.3%
Endorsed: Klemm

Local 1886

Klemm154
Sandford19
89% 11%
Endorsed: Klemm

Local 1979

Klemm52
Sandford9
85.2% 14.8%
Endorsed: Klemm

Local 2198

Klemm71
Sandford19
78.9% 21.1%
Endorsed: Klemm

Local 2508

Klemm79
Sandford14
84.9% 15.1%
Endorsed: Klemm

Local 2559

Klemm53
Sandford7
88.3% 11.7%
Endorsed: Klemm

Local 2665

Klemm43
Sandford9
82.7% 17.3%
Endorsed: Klemm
Klemm: Endorsed by 11 Locals
Sandford: Endorsed by 0 Locals