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Election 2026

Take-Away Information

  • Inyo County Elections website
  • NIHD Board of Directors positions up for election in 2026:
    • Zones II, III, and V (three four-year terms)
  • Candidate filing deadline: TBD
  • Election Day: November 3, 2026

Election to the NIHD Board of Directors

Ensuring transparent and fair governance, the Northern Inyo Healthcare District (NIHD) Board of Directors plays a crucial role in representing the community and guiding the District towards a healthy future. The NIHD BOD is composed of five elected members, each representing one of the five distinct zones within the District. These zones ensure that the board's representation is geographically distributed and reflective of the community it serves.

Eligibility and Candidacy

To qualify as a candidate:

  • Must be a resident of the District
  • Must be a registered voter within their zone
  • May not be disqualified by any state law

Candidates interested in running for the Board should consult the Inyo County Elections Office for detailed rules and regulations:

  • Inyo County Elections website
  • Inyo County Elections telephone number: (760) 878-0224

What are the District Zones?

Here are the zones referenced on the map, when the respective seats are next up for election, the length of the term from that respective election, and the current NIHD Board member for each zone:

  • Zone I
    • Position up for election: November 2028
    • Term of election: Four-years
    • Current office holder: David McCoy Barrett (elected November 2024)
  • Zone II
    • Position up for election: November 2026
    • Term of election: Two-years
    • Current office holder: Jean Turner
  • Zone III
    • Position up for election: November 2026
    • Term of election: Two-years
    • Current office holder: Ted Gardner
    • Office holder as of January 2025: Laura Smith (elected November 2024)
  • Zone IV
    • Position up for election: November 2028
    • Term of election: Four-years
    • Current office holder: Mary Mae Kilpatrick
    • Officer holder as of January 2025: David J. Lent (elected November 2024)
  • Zone V
    • Position up for election: November 2026
    • Term of election: Four-years
    • Current office holder: Melissa Best-Baker

For more information about serving on the NIHD Board of Directors, please contact Patty Dickson, NIHD Compliance Officer, to schedule an appointment at (760) 873-2022, or for more information on the election process, contact the Inyo County Elections office at (760) 878-0224.