Who can make nominations? What should a nominee expect during the election timeline? How are nominees classified, and what qualifications matter most? Whether you’re considering running or simply want to understand ARIN Elections, this overview covers the essentials.

Sometime before 19 June, we hope you’ll set aside some time to share your feedback with us as we conduct our 2026 Customer Satisfaction Survey to gain a better understanding of our performance in all areas of the organization.

Every IP address block and Autonomous System Number in the ARIN region exists within a framework of policy that is shaped not by ARIN staff but by our community, through a transparent, bottom-up process. That process only works when people participate.