A 12-person Board of Directors, consisting of and elected by members, governs the cooperative. Dakota Electric’s Board of Directors acts on behalf of the membership to guide operations and future planning for the cooperative.

The Board of Directors is comprised of three members from each of its four districts. Directors serve three-year terms and are elected by you, our member-owners. Each year, one seat in each of the four districts is up for election. Any eligible member may seek election in the district in which they reside.

Members interested in seeking election for a Director seat should visit our Election Page for more information. All interested candidates must apply via the application link on the webpage.

The application link will be available on December 29, 2025. Completed applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on January 15, 2026. To be eligible for the ballot, all candidates are required to be available and participate in the following:

• January 28, 2026 (afternoon/evening) Nominating Committee interviews (in-person at Dakota Electric Headquarters*)
• January 29, 2026 (afternoon/evening) Nominating Committee interview backup date (in-person at Dakota Electric Headquarters*)
• February 12, 2026 (morning) Director candidate orientation/election rules meeting (held in-person with the option to join virtually)

*Interviews will take place in person, but accommodations for other suitable means may be granted to Director candidates due to extenuating circumstances.

For election related questions, please contact [email protected] or 651-463-6337.