IMPORTANT: Voting Instructions for the ABoR & Unlock MLS Boards of Directors Election! Monday Sept 18th -Wednesday 20th, 2023.

Dear George-Vance,

On Monday, we're kicking off our 2024 ABoR and Unlock MLS Boards of Directors Election. Please read the entirety of this email for information on how to cast your ballot.

The election will take place Monday, September 18 at 8:00 a.m. CT through Wednesday, September 20 at 5:00 p.m. CT with results announced Friday, September 22. ABoR Primary and Secondary REALTOR® members in good standing may vote.

This election will fill five positions serving three-year terms (2024-2026).

HOW DO I VOTE?

You'll receive an email and an SMS text message from ElectionBuddy on Monday, September 18 indicating that the election ballot is open for voting. Please whitelist ABoR@ElectionBuddy.com to ensure you receive the email. The text will come from 1-877-225-8712 and will include a link to vote. For security reasons, you must use the link in either the email or the text message to vote.

If you do not receive an email on Monday, need help troubleshooting, or have any other questions about accessing the election ballot, please contact ElectionBuddy directly at ABoR@ElectionBuddy.com.

MEET THE CANDIDATES

DAVE KAPUR

NOMINEE

All City Real Estate, Ltd. Co.

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LORI GOTO

NOMINEE

Encore Real Estate

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KELLI MCLAUGHLIN

NOMINEE

The McLaughlin Group, LLC

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ROBERT HIGGS

NOMINEE

Central Metro Realty

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CHRISTINE CHAU

NOMINEE

FirstHand Properties

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AUSTIN STOWELL

NOMINEE

Compass

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KARLYN ELLIS

NOMINEE

Realty ONE Group Prosper

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EMILY BIBBY

NOMINEE

Soco Advisory Group

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DAVE FLOYD

NOMINEE

Floyd Real Estate, LLC

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ISAIAH TIBBS

NOMINEE

Allure Real Estate

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LEARN MORE ABOUT EACH CANDIDATE

If you missed the live Board candidate interviews, we've got you covered! Catch up and watch the interviews on our Facebook Playlist.

WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION?

If you have questions about the Election Process, including who is eligible to vote, how full and partial board seats are filled, or the cap on the total number of Board members who can serve from one company, please visit ABoR.com/Election or Article X: Officers and Directors of the ABoR Bylaws here.

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