2025 Board Elections
Vote September 16 – October 31
The Board of Directors represents all 9,900+ 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 nine 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 15, 2025 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 15 — Date of Record. (Owners as of this date can vote in the election and attend the Annual Owner Meeting.)
Tuesday, September 16 – Friday, October 31 — Elections. Ballots accepted in-store and online.
Saturday, November 8 — Annual Co-op Meeting with announcement of elected 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.