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.

2025 Member-at-Large Election Overview

This year, CalPERS will hold an election for the two Member-at-Large positions which represent all CalPERS members. 

All eligible active and retired members (excluding survivors and beneficiaries) of CalPERS are eligible to vote for the two representatives in Position A and Position B. The term of the incumbents, David Miller and Jose Luis Pacheco, will expire on January 15, 2026. The new term of office will begin January 16, 2026, and end January 15, 2030. 

Notice of Election – What You Need to Know

The process started with the 2025 Member-at-Large Notice of Election (PDF). It provides information on becoming a candidate, voter eligibility, and the election schedule.

Candidate Information

The random drawing for the order of candidate names to appear on the ballot for each position in this election was held virtually and in person on June 5, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. PT in room 1140 of Lincoln Plaza North at CalPERS Headquarters, located at 400 Q Street, Sacramento, CA 95811. Missed the live event? Find the recording on the CalPERS YouTube channel. Below are the results for the order of candidate names as they will appear on the ballot for each position.

Position A

Steve Mermell
Telephone Number: (818) 321-6817
Email: steve@stevemermellforcalpers.com
Website URL: www.stevemermellforcalpers.com  
Mailing Address: 18141 Donmetz Street, Northridge, CA 91326
Employer at Retirement: City of Pasadena 
Job Classification at Retirement: City Manager

Dominick Bei
Email: info@beiforcalpers.com
Website URL: www.beiforcalpers.com
Mailing Address: 249 E. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 814, Long Beach, CA 90802
Current Employer: City of Santa Monica Fire Department
Current Job Classification: Fire Captain

David Miller (Incumbent)
Telephone Number: (916) 442-4534     
Email: davidmillerforcalpers@gmail.com
Website URL: www.davidmillerforcalpers.org
Mailing Address: 555 Capitol Mall, Suite 1155, Sacramento CA 95814
Current Employer: Department of Toxic Substances Control 
Current Job Classification: Senior Environmental Scientist Specialist 

Position B

Sam Hasan Akkad
Employer at Retirement: Department of Transportation
Job Classification at Retirement: Senior Bridge Engineer

Troy Johnson
Telephone Number: (916) 359-9970
Email: info@troyjohnsonforcalpers.org
Website URL: www.troyjohnsonforcalpers.org
Mailing Address: 910 K Street, Suite 310, Sacramento, CA 95814
Current Employer: Sweetwater Union High School District
Current Job Classification: Senior Administrative Assistant

Jose Luis Pacheco (Incumbent) 
Telephone Number: (408) 643-0506
Email: info@pachecoforcalpers.com
Website URL: www.pachecoforcalpers.com
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1336, Campbell, CA 95009
Current Employer: San Jose Evergreen Community College District
Current Job Classification: SharePoint Developer/Administrator 

Written and video recorded candidate statements will also be posted around August 2025.

Primary Election – What to Expect

A ballot package containing voting instructions, your ballot, a prepaid return envelope, and the Candidate Statement Voter Pamphlet will be mailed to the address we have on file for all eligible voters on August 29, 2025. CalPERS members whose status is active as of July 1, 2025, are eligible to vote in this election. Retired CalPERS members (excluding survivors and beneficiaries) whose effective date of retirement is on or before July 1, 2025, are also eligible to vote in this election. 

Voting will be open from August 29 until September 29, 2025. Your vote must be received by mail, telephone, or online by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time (PT) on September 29, 2025, or it will not be counted. One vote per member will be counted. Should you attempt to vote using more than one method, only the first vote received will be counted.

Tabulation – Counting the Ballots

All returned voting envelopes will be scanned and secured at 7720 Hardeson Road, Suite B, Everett, WA, 98203. At 9:00 a.m. PT on September 30, 2025, the sealed, signed, and returned envelopes containing the voted ballots will be opened, the ballots removed, and processed at the Everett, Washington, location. Public viewing will be allowed.

Upon completion of tabulating the paper ballot process, the electronic tabulation process for votes cast online and by phone will be held at The Embassy Suites, 100 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814. The time for the public viewing of tabulation will be announced promptly following the completion of the paper ballot process.

Runoff Election Procedure if Needed

If a candidate doesn’t receive a majority vote in the primary election, a runoff election will be conducted between the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes. CalPERS members whose status is active as of October 1, 2025, are eligible to vote in the runoff election. Retired members (excluding survivors and beneficiaries) whose effective date of retirement is on or before October 1, 2025, are also eligible to vote in the runoff election. 

A runoff ballot package will be mailed to all eligible voters on November 7, 2025, and the voting period will be from November 7 until December 8, 2025. Your vote must be received by mail, telephone, or online by 11:59 p.m. PT on December 8, 2025, or it will not be counted. One vote per member will be counted. Should you attempt to vote using more than one method, only the first vote received will be counted.

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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.