Board Elections

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) Board of Administration consists of 13 members who are elected, appointed, or hold office ex officio for four-year terms. The decisions they make impact all active and retired members.

2026 State, School & Public Agency Election Overview

The nomination period for the 2026 concurrent elections for state, school, and public agency members ended on May 14, 2026. Three nominees submitted all the required materials to qualify for candidacy and are each unopposed, making them the unofficial winners.

These results will be made official upon certification by the Secretary of State. The term of office for these representatives begins January 16, 2027, and expires on January 15, 2031.

State Member Representative

Cecelia Wilson will be serving in her first term on the CalPERS Board as the state member representative. She currently works for the California Department of Education as an Information Technology Professional and has more than 36 years of CalPERS-covered service.

School Member Representative

Kevin Palkki, the incumbent representative for school members, will be serving in his second term. Palkki is currently employed with the San Bernardino Community College District as a Senior Theater Arts Technical Support Specialist and has more than 21 years of CalPERS-covered service.

Public Agency Member Representative

Mullissa Willette, the incumbent representative for public agency members, will also be serving in her second term, which started in 2022 after the 2021 Special Public Agency Member Board Election. Mullissa is currently an Estate Administrator with the County of Santa Clara and has more than 14 years of CalPERS-covered service.

Upcoming Elections - 2026-2027

Contact Us

If you have questions about the board election process or need further assistance, email Board_Election_Coordinator@calpers.ca.gov or call (800) 794-2297.