2026 YDSA Convention National Coordinating Committee Nomination Form

2026 YDSA Convention National Coordinating Committee Nomination Form

Deadline for submissions is Sunday, June 21st
Please read the following carefully.

This form is for nominating candidates for the YDSA National Coordinating Committee (NCC) election at the 2026 Summer Convention.

YDSA elects its own national leadership every year in the form of the National Coordinating Committee. The NCC directs the activities, fundraising, publications, education, general political direction and coalition work of YDSA. The NCC is composed of two co-chairs, and seven at-large members. The co-chairs of YDSA are members of the National Political Committee of DSA as well as the National Steering Committee. At least five (5) members of the NCC must be self-identified non-cis men (including one of the co-chairs), and at least four (4) members of the NCC must also be people of color.

NCC Candidates require ten (10) nominations from YDSA members in order to be eligible for election.

YDSA will elect two (2) Co-Chairs and seven (7) At-Large members for the NCC at the Conference. Candidates may choose to run for Co-Chair or At Large. Co-Chairs will be asked to make a significantly greater time commitment than at-large members. Only candidates who are willing to devote at minimum 20 hours a week to national YDSA work should consider running for Co-Chair.

Candidates for Co-Chair will be voted on first at the YDSA Conference. Any candidates that do not win their election for Co-Chair will be added to the pool of candidates for At-Large seats.
Nominees must:
- Be an official member of YDSA (be a dues-paying DSA member in good standing and be on the membership list of an official nationally-recognized YDSA chapter that has received a charter from national which has not expired or been otherwise nullified).
- Receive ten (10) nominations from official YDSA members from at least two different YDSA chapters.
- Be 29 years old or younger
Your Name

First NameLast Name
Your Email
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Your Phone Number
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Your YDSA Chapter
Nominee's Name

First NameLast Name
Nominee's Email
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Nominee's Phone Number
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Nominee YDSA Chapter
Please note that in order to run for NCC, candidates must:
1. Be a dues paying DSA member in good standing.
2. Be listed on the YDSA chapter’s most current membership list as submitted to the national office by April 5th, 2026, or on a new chapter's list as submitted through a chapter application by and
3. Their chapter has received a formal charter from the National Coordinating Committee (NCC), and that this charter has not expired or been otherwise nullified as of April 5th, 2026.
4. Receive no fewer than ten(10) nominations from individual members with at least two (2) being from outside of their chapter.
5. Be 29 years of age or younger.
6. Review and agree to the YDSA Collective Accountability Agreement.
7. Accept their nomination by submitting the NCC Candidate Questionnaire
If you are not sure if your candidate meets these criteria, please contact their local chapter or email ydsa@dsausa.org
Is your nominee a YDSA member?
Is your nominee 29 years old or younger?
Why would your nominee make an excellent NCC member?
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