2026 Statewide Elections
Due to a delay with the printing vendor, the SEIU 668 Elections Committee has extended the deadline for members to return ballots in the 2026 statewide elections.
All ballots for the SEIU 668 statewide election must be received by 5PM on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
Please disregard the previous 10/25/26 deadline that is printed on your ballot.
All ballots received by 5PM on 10/28/26 will be included in the final vote count, which will now be held Thursday, October 29, 2026 at the SEIU 668 Harrisburg Office.
Ballots will begin hitting mailboxes early next week—be sure to mail your completed ballot back as soon as you can so your vote can be tallied!
** As a reminder, this election cycle has a new process involving two separate ballots for SEIU 668 members in active work locations. All members will receive one statewide ballot (to vote for statewide officers, trustees, and chapter chairs) and those working in active 668 shops will receive a second ballot to vote for your work committee reps. Be sure to return both of your ballots after you cast your votes!**
Per the SEIU 668 constitution, every three years elections will take place for our union's elected officials. This includes the two statewide officers, fiscal trustees, chapter chairs, and work committee representatives. Please review below for complete information.
Review the 2026 Election Notification here!
Internal Elections Candidate Statements
In ballot order
Steve Catanese, President Candidate
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Leo Morrow, President Candidate
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Nina Coffey, Secretary-Treasurer Candidate
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Rachel Gall, Fiscal Trustee Candidate
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Maria Delgado-Santana, Fiscal Trustee Candidate
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Ray Martinez, Fiscal Trustee Candidate
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Eric Dodd, Fiscal Trustee Candidate
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JoAnne Sessa, Fiscal Trustee Candidate
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Mike Baker, Fiscal Trustee Candidate
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Voting Process
Current dues-paying members will receive ballots mailed to their home address on-file starting October 5, 2026. One ballot will be for statewide positions (President, Secretary-Treasurer, Fiscal Trustees) as well as Chapter Chair. A separate ballot will be sent for members to vote for their work committee representatives.
Please Note--For the 2026 election cycle, the SEIU 668 Elections Committee has directed that no active candidates may post on any union-run social media pages. If you have any questions regarding this directive, please reach out to the Elections Committee via email: 2026electionscommittee@seiu668.org
Please review your ballots, mark your vote, and place the ballot into the coordinating Secret Envelope. Place the sealed Secret Envelope into the coordinating Return Address Envelope (which will be labeled separately depending which ballot you are sending back) and place that envelope into the mail.
All ballots must be collected by the Harrisburg U.S. Post Office by October 28, 2026.
Ballots will be opened and counted in the SEIU 668 Harrisburg office on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Vote results will be shared electronically with candidates and members once the vote count has been conducted and verified by the third-party administrator.
Is your ballot missing or you do not receive it by October 19, 2026 please contact the Harrisburg office via phone at 717-657-7677 or send an email to Kaitlyn Gutshall kaitlyn.gutshall@seiu668.org for assistance.
Candidate Nights
There will be a number of virtual and in-person Candidate Nights for members and candidates to attend in September and October. These events will be moderated by SEIU 668 staff and are open to any candidate or member to attend. Please review the schedule below to RSVP to an in-person or virtual event. We will update locations and times as that information is finalized.
Please Note--Candidates should RSVP for all Candidate Night events separately. Please check your email for that form or reach out to Jenn Gilmour.
2026 Candidate Night Schedule
Monday, September 21st 6:30PM--Virtual Session: Statewide Officers + Fiscal Trustees
Tuesday, September 22nd 7PM--In-Person: Chapter 13 (Gourmet Buffet and Grill 3317 Hamilton Blvd, Allentown, PA 18104)
Wednesday, September 23rd 7PM--In-Person: Chapter 3 (Allegheny County Human Services Building (Liberty Room) 1 Smithfield Street Pittsburgh, 15222)
Thursday, September 24th 7PM--In-Person: Chapter 2 (Hoss's Restaurant 1948 Leesburg Grove City Rd. Grove City, PA 16127)
Monday, September 28th 6:30PM--Virtual Session: CAO Rank + File Work Committee
Tuesday, September 29th 7PM--In-Person: Chapter 4 (Cedar Brook Golf Course Clubhouse Grill 215 PA-981 Belle Vernon 15014)
Wednesday, September 30th 7PM--In-Person: Chapter 1 (Edinboro United Methodist Church (Wesley Room) 113 High Street Edinboro, Pennsylvania 16412)
Thursday, October 1st 6PM--In-Person: Chapter 7 (Unida Pizza 1599 Montour Blvd. Danville, PA 17821)
Monday, October 5th 6:30PM--Virtual Sessions: CAO Supervisors Work Committee + All Other DHS Work Committees
Tuesday, October 6th 7PM--In-Person: Chapters 10 + 12 (SEIU 668 Philadelphia Office: 1924 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia, PA 19130)
Wednesday, October 7th 5:45PM--In-Person: Chapter 11 (Giuseppe’s 1380 W. Street Rd, Warminster, Pa 18974)--Please Note Updated Address as of 10/6/26
Thursday, October 8th 7PM--In-Person: Chapters 5 + 6 (Hoss's Steak & Sea House - Ebensburg 4343 Admiral Peary Hwy Ebensburg, PA 15931)
Monday, October 12th 6:30PM--Virtual Sessions: Labor + Industry Work Committees
RSVP Here: https://bit.ly/668STW26_LIRSVP
Tuesday, October 13th 7PM--In-Person: Chapter 14 (Fire & Ice on Toby Creek, 111 S. Main St., Trucksville, PA 18782)
Wednesday, October 14th 6:30PM--In-Person: Chapters 8 + 9 (Appalachian Brewing Company Lititz 55 North Water St. Lititz, PA 17543)
Thursday, October 15th 6:30PM--Virtual Sessions: State DOC Work Committee + All Local Unit Work Committees
RSVP For DOC Shops Here: https://bit.ly/668STW26_SCIRSVP
RSVP For all Local Unit Shops Here: https://bit.ly/668STW26_LocalsRSVP
2026 Election Committee Rulings
The Elections Committee (Joan Bruce, Mike Butler, Jeff Bullock, Julie Elliott, Joel Levin) will put out rulings based on candidate questions/complaints and/or concerns the committee members have. Please review all rulings for the 2026 Internal Elections below.
