What follows are the voting results for the 2025 Board of Directors Byelection for the position of Vice-President, Region 5, which concluded at 4 p.m. ET on June 6, 2025.
| Candidate | Local | Votes Received | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Boutilier | 8 | 40 | |
| Nancy Downard | 21 | 40 | |
| Nancy El-Hussein | 8 | 26 | |
| Laura Hanninen | 4 | 51 | |
| John Lowe | 21 | 143 | Elected |
| Anita Rumble | 35 | 54 |
Total votes received: 357
Total votes abstained: 3
Thank you to all candidates for their commitment to ONA and allowing their name to stand.
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