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Welcome to our Elections and AGM Information Page

Women’s voices always matter, but now in a time when it feels like there has been a (or several) backwards step in women's rights, women’s power and agency, and the rise of misogyny, our collective voices really matter!

Gains in our rights, power and agency over hundreds of years have never happened by accident or magic. They happen because women like you step up.

Even our historic successes at the last general election were hard fought, took years to manifest, and were claimed by those who stood on the sidelines - but together, we helped elect a record 190 Labour women MPs, including 100 newly elected MPs, 58% of whom are LWN training graduates!

But recent elections tell a different story. The level of abuse, disproportionately aimed at women and those in marginalised communities are all designed to silence us and make us step back rather than step up.

With our internal LWN Executive Elections now started, we wanted to share all the information in one page.

Here you will learn about:

🌹what's involved in being on our Exec Committee,
🌹roles up for election and eligibility,
🌹the whole timetable from start to AGM,
🌹how to stand and the information needed for your application,
🌹our AGM details, and
🌹a quick FAQ.

Elections

Every year, LWN members elect our Executive Committee - a dynamic, diverse group of committed Labour women who shape our strategy, deliver training, and champion our values across the party.
Could that woman be you?

What’s involved in practice?

The Executive Committee provides strategic oversight, employs our staff, and rolls up their sleeves to ensure we meet our goals. Whether your strength is financial planning, high-value fundraising, tech development, campaigning, or mentoring, we want to capture the unique value you bring.

  • The Commitment: Around six online evening meetings a year, plus two vital weekenders in Spring and Autumn to talk strategy.
  • Accessibility First: In line with our #KeepTheGoodStuff campaign, we hold most meetings virtually to break down barriers around geography, caring responsibilities, or disabilities.
  • Expenses: Reasonable travel and accommodation expenses are covered for all in-person commitments.
  • Representing LWN: You'll also get to champion LWN at key events like our fundraising dinners, political events, and Women’s and Labour Party Conferences.
  • Action: It’s important to understand that as the ONLY affiliated organisation dedicated to women's representation, agency, and safety in the Labour Party, we ask Executive members to remain neutral and not openly support or promote individual candidates in internal selections.

Roles up for election this year

Our election is held over a two year cycle, and all positions are for a two-year term;

  1. Treasurer*
  2. Four (4) Executive Committee Members

Eligibility: To stand in our elections, you must have been a continuous LWN member from 23rd February 2026; plus if you wish to stand for Treasurer, you will also act as a company director of a limited company, and must not be subject to any disqualification or restriction under UK law (if you need to discuss this, please email Rhiannon on [email protected]).

Positive Action: Since 2018, we have proudly taken positive action to guarantee that at least one of the four elected committee members is from a Black, Asian, or Ethnic Minority community.

LWN Election & AGM Timetable

Key dates in your diary:

  • Monday 22nd June 2026 | Nominations Open (and membership freeze date): Self-nominations go live via our independent election partner, PIN Communications (formally known as UK Engage)
  • Monday 27th July 2026 at 12 noon | Nominations Close: Late, incomplete or unsubmitted forms cannot be accepted. You must complete and submit your form on the nomination site (PIN Communications) before the deadline.
  • Monday 10th August | Voting Opens: Look out for a secure voting link email from [email protected]
  • Monday 14th September at 12 noon) | Voting Closes: Look out for the reminder emails from PIN Communications about voting in the days before.
  • Wednesday 16th September via Zoom at 8pm | AGM & Election Results: Find out more and register HERE (Please note that the AGM pre-registration deadline is Monday, 7th Sept at 12 noon)

Ready to stand? How to nominate yourself

We want our elections to be sisterly, vibrant and accessible. To throw your hat in the ring just complete your application via the PIN Communications platform, you will need to provide:

  • Your details and CLP name (so voters know who you are and where you’re based)
  • You are able to share a contact method or campaign hashtag/website etc… (such as Facebook pages, hashtags, email, etc.)
  • A personal statement (maximum 250 words), and
  • A head-and-shoulders photo

Once live, we love seeing candidate’s campaign! Feel free to create videos, graphics, or websites, and share them using the hashtag #lwnelects26 so members can find you.

NOMINATE YOURSELF HERE

LWN Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026

Each year, we hold our Annual General Meeting (AGM) so members can catch up on last year's work, and find out our plans for the year ahead.

This year's AGM offers you the chance to:

🌹Catch up on our progress and achievements from the last 12 months,
🌹Understand our organisational and financial health,
🌹Learn the outcomes of the Executive Committee election,
🌹Have your say on any potential constitutional changes (if we have any),
🌹Discover our exciting plans for the coming months,
🌹Hear from our guest speaker, and
🌹Ask questions

When: Wednesday, 16th September 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: Online (designed to maximise accessibility and inclusivity)
Deadline to Register: Noon on Monday, 7th September 2026 (Pre-registration is mandatory for security and voting).

FIND OUT MORE & REGISTER HERE

Quick FAQs

  • I’m a member but don’t get emails? Drop us a line at [email protected] so we can check for you. Sometimes people opt out or change details so we can’t reach them, but we’re always happy to check and change.  
  • Who conducts LWN's election process?  We partner PIN Communications (formally known as UK Engage) who are an independent elections provider. PIN Communication will email all eligible members on our behalf with voting instructions, candidate information and a secure voting link.  
  • Please make sure [email protected] is on your safe sender list and check you haven’t opted out of PIN Communications emails. 
  • How do I nominate myself? And will I be able to see who else is up for election? To nominate yourself follow the link below to our dedicated portal for our elections. As well as other information you will be asked to submit a personal statement (max 250 words), your details and CLP name, a head and shoulders photo of yourself, and you are able to share a way for people to contact you and find you on socials.

    You won’t find out who the other candidates are until the ballots are sent out.

  • What is LWN's approach to Positive Action? We take positive action to ensure that at least one Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) woman is elected to our Executive Committee role each year. The self-defining BAME woman with the highest number of votes will be automatically elected. This policy applies only to non-portfolio roles (not officer roles). 

    When completing your nomination form, you will be asked if you self-define as a BAME woman. This information cannot be changed later, so please tick the box if it applies.

  • I’ve heard that if I get elected to the Executive, I can’t support internal candidates? Yes, we ask LWN Executive Committee members not to openly support or promote candidates for internal selection. LWN is a sisterhood, and it’s not uncommon for more than one LWN member or graduate to be standing in the same election or selection, therefore we ask our Executive committee not to support candidates.  This includes publicly supporting male candidates in internal selections.  We are happy to discuss this in more details if you require.

  • I haven’t received my ballot yet? Ballots will start to be emailed out on Monday 10th August. If you haven’t received yours, please check your junk or spam folder – look for an email from [email protected]. And if it’s still missing? Email [email protected] and we’ll help. 

  • I am standing as a candidate but have decided to withdraw my nomination, what do I need to do? Please email [email protected] as soon as possible. If you withdraw on or after 3rd August, we cannot guarantee your name will be removed from the ballot in time.

  • When and how will I find out the results of the election? Election results will be emailed to all candidates just before our AGM on Wednesday 16th September 2026. Results will be embargoed until the formal announcement at the AGM. We love candidates to attend our AGM, so please register ASAP

We hope this gives you all the information you need, but please get it touch on [email protected] if you have any further questions - we are always happy to help.

In sisterhood,

Rhiannon photo

 




Rhiannon Davis,
LWN Director and Returning Officer