The WSBA Board of Governors focuses on policy, leadership, strategy, and oversight of the organization. Service on the Board requires vision, leadership, diplomacy, and passion in pursuit of the WSBA's mission to serve the public and the members of the WSBA, to ensure the integrity of the legal profession and to champion justice.
Notice of Election Results
The Congressional District Elections closed on April 1. Congratulations to Governor Kari Petrasek, elected to serve a second term as Congressional District 2 Governor and Congratulations to Governor Nam Nguyen, elected to serve a second term as Congressional District 10 Governor.
View Complete Election Results.
Governor At-Large 2025 Election Information
Applicants:
The following individuals have submitted applications for the Governor At-Large Position:
- Christopher Bhang (incumbent)
- Uzma Hamid
- Scott Stafne
The DEI Council will interview applicants 3–4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 30.
Eligibility
Any Active member may apply to serve for Governor At-large. For this position, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Council shall forward at least three
candidates who have a lived experience and knowledge of the needs of those members
whose membership is or may be historically underrepresented in governance to the end
that the Board of Governors will be a more diverse and representative body than the results of the election
of Governors based solely on Congressional Districts may allow. Diversity refers to
meaningful representation of, and equal opportunities for, individuals who have a lived
experience as a member from one or more historically underrepresented communities in
the legal profession. Underrepresentation encompasses and is not limited to, race,
disability, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
Term
Three-year term begins at the end of the September 2025 meeting of the Board of Governors and will end at the conclusion of the September 2028 meeting.
Election The election will be conducted through an electronic ballot provided by
The election will be conducted through electronic ballot. The election will begin Thursday, May 15 and conclude on Monday, June 2. All Active WSBA members are eligible to vote.
Accommodations
The WSBA is committed to full access and participation by persons with disabilities. If you have any questions about accessibility or require accommodation, please contact accomodations@wsba.org and visit our Accommodations page for more information.
Questions?
Please contact Paris Eriksen, WSBA Manager of Volunteer Engagement, at parise@wsba.org or barleaders@wsba.org.
The WSBA values diversity and inclusion, and encourages Black, indigenous, and people of color; women; people from the LBGTQ+ communities; people with disabilities; and members of other groups who have been systemically oppressed to apply for our committees, boards, and panels.
