Election Results

Chair: Rafik Dammak

GNSO Councillors: Bruna Martins dos Santos, Farzaneh Badii, Julf Helsingius

Page Links: Candidate Statements | Check-In

Meet the Candidates call: Tuesday, 28 May 2024 at 14:00 UTC

Zoom replay + chat

Audio replay


The timetable and details on the upcoming 2024 NCSG annual election are below. 

NCSG ELECTIONS TIMELINE 

13 May-27 May: Check-in period

13 May-20 May: Nomination period

24 May Deadline for nomination acceptance and candidate statement.

28 May: Meet the candidates call (if necessary)

29 May (00:00 UTC)-05 June (23:59 UTC): Voting 

10 June: Results


*The following 4 NCSG positions are up for election this Summer:*

Chair-currently held by Julf Helsingius-not eligible for re-election

NCSG Councilors 

Stephanie Perrin-NOT eligible for re-election
Wisdom Donkor-NOT eligible for re-election
Bruna Martins dos Santos-eligible for re-election


*Nomination Process:*

Any member of the NCSG may nominate any NCSG active member either for the position of an NCSG GNSO Council Representative or for NCSG Chair.

Once nominated, the nominee is responsible for public acceptance of the nomination and for making a *public statement* that includes:

   - Name, declared region of residence, gender and employment;
   - Any conflicts of interest;
   - Reasons for willingness to take on the tasks of the particular position;
   - Qualifications for the position;
   - Statement of availability for the time the position requires; and
   - Optionally, any other information that the candidate believes is relevant.

**  Also note that under the rules, no more than two (2) NCSG GNSO Council Representatives can be declared resident of the same geographic region as defined by ICANN, and there should be at least two of each gender.

**  These terms all commence on at the conclusion of the 2022 ICANN Annual General Meeting (AGM).

**  All NCSG members will receive a separate email notice requesting "check-in" and verification of email address.

Election Process

This is an election with ballots.

  • The vote will be open from 
  • A ballot sent to each of the active members, which list will be closed on 
  • This ballot will come from tally@icann.org.  
  • Voters will need to select 3 council candidates and 1 NCSG Chair candidate.  
    • For the NCSG Chair, the candidate with the most votes will be elected.


2024 NCSG Election Candidates

I.  2024 - 2025 NCSG Chair

(1 to elect) 1-year term 

Nominated Candidate
Nominated By
Accepted Nomination
Candidate Statement
Geographic Region
Rafik DammakFarzaneh BadiiYesYesAP
Benjamin AkinmoyejeStephen DakyiYesYesAF

II.  2025 NCSG GNSO Representatives

(3 to elect) three 2-year terms

Nominated Candidate
Nominated By
Accepted Nomination
Candidate Statement
Geographic Region
Julf HelsingiusStephanie PerrinYesYesEU
Bruna Martins dos SantosJuan Manuel RojasYesYesLAC
Emmanuel VitusWisdom DonkorNoN/AEU
Razoana MoslamRazoana MoslamYesYesAP
Farzaneh BadiiTapani TarvainenYesYesNA
Hago DafallaHago DafallaYesYesAF
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