Graph Timeline of Important Dates

Campaign & Election Timeline for Candidates Seeking a National Office in 2018
President-Elect, First Vice President, Treasurer and Regional Vice President
Jan

Feb

Mar

April

May

June

July

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

June

July

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

January 1, 2017
Eligible candidates for office in 2018 may
begin obtaining institutional and individual
endorsements and financial support.

January 1 February 15, 2016

Timeframe for submission of a completed
application including the home state
association endorsement to NAR.

August 1, 2016
1.
2.

List of eligible candidates is reported to the Board

of Directors.
Eligible candidates may begin campaigning.

Between February 16 and July 31, 2016 (before November meetings)

1.
2.
3.
4.

Candidate Audit Work Group conducts application reviews and

receives legal, criminal and financial audit reports.
Credentials & Campaign Rules Committee receives report from the
Candidate Audit Work Group.
Candidate(s) deemed not eligible to run for NAR office may file an
appeal with the Credentials & Campaign Rules Committee.
The Credentials & Campaign Rules Committee conducts candidate(s)
appeal hearings.

NAR REALTORS Legislative Meetings, 2017

1.
2.
3.

Candidate Forum is held.

Eligible candidates may campaign and hold events.
Election of Officers and RVPs at the BOD Meeting..

NAR REALTORS Conference, 2016

1.
2.

Candidate Forum is held.

Eligible candidates may campaign and
hold events.

NAR REALTORS Conference, 2017

1.
2.

Installation of 2018 Officers and RVPs

on Thursday.
2018 Officers and RVPs take office at
the conclusion of the Convention,
Monday.