Except for the MNEA vice president, the placement of candidates' names on the state ballot will be determined by a drawing. The first name drawn will appear first on the ballot after the vice president. The state-delegate election will be conducted by a statewide ballot distributed in March. Ballots will be mailed to NEA Life members. Local delegates are elected by the members of a local affiliate, with one delegate per 150 members.
Many locals contribute to the expenses of the delegates they elect.
Members should contact their local presidents to learn the procedures, timelines and reimbursement procedures for local delegates. Cluster Delegates Cluster delegates are elected by members of several locals who have networked to attain the 76 members required for delegate eligibility. Cluster delegate elections are conducted during March and April. Only student members may nominate, vote for and serve as student delegates. NEA Life members retired from employment are eligible for election as MNEA state delegates.