Election Portal
For All Candidates for a General Conference Elected Office at the 40th Quadrennial Session and the 41st
Convening of the General Conference of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church,
June 13, 2026.
TO: All Candidates Seeking a General Conference Elected Office
Paragraph 1500.11, (d), (1) states the Committee on Elections “receives applications of all persons who seek to be voted upon for General Conference elected office.”
Further, paragraph 426 §3 requires candidates for the office of Bishop to submit to a credit report and a certified background check or submit equivalent documentation.
Paragraph 1000.5, §1 in the 2022 Discipline requires persons seeking to be elected to a General Office to submit credit reporting and a certified background check.
The application process for the upcoming General Conference will be as follows:
- All candidates for a General Conference elected Office must complete the CME Church Candidate’s Application found on this page by clicking on the appropriate button above.
- Please access the Candidate’s Portal to complete and submit your application by January 15, 2026 in order to assure your name appears on the official ballot.
- To access the Credit/Background Check Application, view the appropriate form on the button above and click on the link to the Credit/Background Check.
All Candidates for the Office of Bishop and a General Office will receive via email a link to the Background Check – Global Link for S2Verify Swifthire after submission of their materials. Be aware that additional charges may apply depending upon the complexity of the application.
Note: A background check may take up to 45 days to complete, thus submitting your application ASAP allows for time to address possible discrepancies. Delaying the Credit/Background Check process could negatively impact your candidacy.
If you have questions about the application process, please email [email protected].