2026 Board Elections

Vote September 23 – November 9

The Board of Directors represents all 10,000+ owners and shapes the vision for the co-op while evaluating the current performance of the business through Policy Governance. A strong and successful cooperative depends on a highly functional and effective Board. Your co-op needs your input in guidance and leadership to continue to thrive as a cooperative business.

The Merc Co+op's Board of Directors is comprised of seven co-op owners who are elected by the general ownership and serve three-year terms. Any co-op owner may run for a board position and all co-op owners in good standing with shares paid in full by September 21, 2026 are eligible to vote.

Voting will take place through a secure, online portal as well as by paper ballots available in the store.

• Monday, September 21

  • Date of Record (owners as of this date can vote in the election and attend the Annual Owner Meeting).

• Wednesday, September 23 — Monday, November 9

  • Elections. Ballots accepted online and in the store.

• November 14

  • Annual Co-op Meeting with announcement of successful candidates.

Questions? Contact the co-op at 785-843-8544 or email us.

Meet the Candidates

Candidates are listed in alphabetical order in the election portal.