The inaugural Python Packaging Council election nomination period opens next week on Tuesday, July 28th, 2:00 pm UTC and closes on Tuesday, August 11th, 2:00 pm UTC.
The Python Packaging Council (PPC) will be the technical decision-making body for the interoperability specifications that govern how Python packages are built, distributed, and installed. It will also coordinate efforts among packaging tool maintainers, the Python core team, and the broader community.
Running for the Packaging Council
Do you have a vision for improving the Python packaging experience? Do you make the tools used to build and consume Python packages? Are you passionate about building communities, consensus, and standards focused on the user experience? If these resonate with you, and you have the time to attend regular meetings and participate in the standardization process, you should consider running for the inaugural PPC!
We’re looking for candidates who can build bridges between projects and communities, who enjoy working with a very large community of passionate volunteers, and have a willingness to represent the wider community ahead of any single tool, project, or employer. We also welcome candidates who have a diverse set of skills and experiences, including open-governance experience, community stewardship, fundraising knowledge, and (of course!) technical expertise in Python packaging and distribution.
PEP 772 does provide non-binding operational suggestions, which hint at how the council could function. As this is the inaugural PPC, the individuals serving on it will be establishing the initial operating procedures, scope, interests, and agenda that future councils will build upon. Notably, “establishing specific processes for [the] Packaging Council and PyPA relationship” is something that the inaugural Packaging Council is expected to do.
Election Overview
The 2026 inaugural election fills all five seats on the PPC. The two candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall be designated Cohort A with a two year term, and the three candidates receiving the next highest number of votes shall be designated Cohort B with a one year term.
In future elections, each cohort will be elected for a full two-year term in alternating years, so that roughly half of the PPC turns over each cycle.
Election Timeline
- Nominations open: Tuesday, July 28th, 2:00 pm UTC
- Nomination cut-off: Tuesday, August 11th, 2:00 pm UTC
- Announce candidates: Thursday, August 13th
- Voter affirmation cut-off: Tuesday, August 25th, 2:00 pm UTC
- Voting start date: Tuesday, September 1st, 2:00 pm UTC
- Voting end date: Tuesday, September 15th, 2:00 pm UTC
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Nomination details
You can nominate yourself or someone else. If you’re nominating someone else, we’d encourage you to reach out to them first to make sure they’re excited about the opportunity and give them a heads up that they’ll need to submit their own nomination statement too. Remember, nominees must themselves be PSF voting members, and nomination statements must include information about the nominee’s relevant affiliations.
To submit a nomination for yourself or someone else, use the 2026 PPC Election Nomination Form on our website. The form will open on Tuesday, July 29th, 2:00 pm UTC and close on Tuesday, August 12th, 2:00 pm UTC.
Voting Reminder!
Every PSF Voting Member (Supporting, Contributing, and Fellow) needs to be a member in good standing by August 25th and affirm their membership to vote in this election. You should have received an email with information on how to affirm your voting status.
You can see your membership record and status on your PSF Member User Information page. If you are a voting-eligible member and do not already have a login, please create an account on psfmember.org first and then email pc-elections@python.org so we can link your membership to your account.
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