Cast Your Vote for Directors and Proposed Bylaw Amendments
MECHANICSVILLE, Md. – Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) will hold its 88th Annual Meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall. Members may vote to elect directors for five available positions on SMECO’s Board of Directors and consider proposed bylaw amendments. Voting is open and will remain available until 4:30 p.m. EST on Aug. 12, 2026.
“One of the best things about being a cooperative is that our members have a voice,” said Sonja M. Cox, SMECO president and CEO. “Since 1937, SMECO has been committed to ensuring our members are represented through a Board of Directors that reflect the communities we serve across Southern Maryland. Our commitment to members remains at the forefront of everything we do.”
The cooperative’s Board of Directors is comprised of 15 directors. Each year, five directors are elected to serve three-year terms. In 2026, 12 candidates are on the ballot for five Board seats: one in Calvert/Anne Arundel counties, one in Charles County, one in Prince George’s County and two in St. Mary’s County.
Those who wish to serve on SMECO’s Board of Directors must be an active member for at least 12 months prior to the election, maintain their principal residence in the county they represent and meet all other qualifications outlined in SMECO’s bylaws, including requirements related to employment, conflicts of interest, public office and felony convictions.
Ballots were mailed and emailed on July 13, 2026, at 8 a.m. Voting will be open until Aug. 12, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. EST. In accordance with SMECO bylaws, there will be no on-site voting at the annual meeting. Any member who has questions or concerns is encouraged to contact SMECO.
Review candidate bios and proposed bylaw amendments and learn more about the 2026 Annual Meeting at smeco.coop/annualmeeting.
