ERS Board of Control Election Information

Candidates Sought for Three ERS Board Positions

Candidates are being sought for three positions on the ERS Board of Control: Active State Employee Position, No. 1, held by Derrick Turner; Active City Employee Position, held by David Harer; and County Employee Position, held by Ricky Harcrow. Elected members will begin their four-year term of service on October 1, 2026.

To be eligible for the Active State Employee Position, No. 1, you must be a vested member of the ERS and employed with a state agency. To be eligible for the Active City Employee Position, you must be a full-time employee of a participating municipality or city. This position requires a nomination petition with at least 50 signatures of eligible voters. To be eligible for the County Employee Position, you must be a full-time employee of a participating county. This position requires a nomination petition with at least 50 signatures of eligible voters.

Nomination packets, available on our website below, are due to the ERS by 4:00 p.m. on April 29, 2026. In June, eligible members will vote online, by mail, or by telephone for this position. If you have any questions, please contact the Elections Coordinator at 877.517.0020 or 334.517.7192.