2025 election results (#464)

Author: ramyaragupathy

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+title: "Results of the 2025 MapLibre Governing Board Election"
+date: "2025-09-22"
+categories: ["announcements"]
+authors: [ramyaragupathy]
+draft: false
+---
+
+import { Image } from "astro:assets";
+import board from "./board.jpg";
+
+We are happy to announce the results of the 2025 MapLibre Governing Board election and also welcome our newest Voting Members. A big thanks to everyone who participated in this year's election process.
+Your engagement is what keeps MapLibre a strong, community-driven project.
+
+## Board Results
+
+The following members have been elected to serve on the 2025 MapLibre Governing Board:
+
+- [Yuri Astrakhan](https://github.com/maplibre/maplibre/discussions/445#discussioncomment-13864204) (incumbent)
+- [Frank Elsinga](https://github.com/maplibre/maplibre/discussions/445#discussioncomment-14103318) (new)
+- [Stephanie May](https://github.com/maplibre/maplibre/discussions/445#discussioncomment-14097777) (new)
+- [Birk Skyum](https://github.com/maplibre/maplibre/discussions/445#discussioncomment-13754385) (incumbent)
+- [Haowen You](https://github.com/maplibre/maplibre/discussions/445#discussioncomment-14074961) (incumbent)
+
+<div style={{ textAlign: "center" }}>
+  <Image
+    src={board}
+    style={{
+      maxWidth: "800px",
+      maxHeight: "800px",
+      width: "100%",
+      height: "auto",
+      display: "inline-block",
+    }}
+    alt="2025 Board Members"
+  />
+  <p
+    style={{
+      fontSize: "0.9rem",
+      color: "#555",
+      marginTop: "8px",
+      fontStyle: "italic",
+    }}
+  >
+    <em>MapLibre Board Members 2025</em>
+  </p>
+</div>
+
+🎉 We are delighted to welcome [Frank Elsinga](https://maplibre.org/about/frank-elsinga/) and [Stephanie May](https://maplibre.org/about/stephanie-may/) as new members of the Board, along with incumbents [Yuri Astrakhan](https://maplibre.org/about/yuri-astrakhan/), [Birk Skyum](https://maplibre.org/about/birk-skyum/), and [Haowen You](https://maplibre.org/about/haowen-you/).
+
+💐 We appreciate the participation of [Stefan Karschti](https://github.com/maplibre/maplibre/discussions/445#discussioncomment-14109430), who contested in this year's election and continues to be an active member of our community.
+
+🙏 Finally, we express our sincere gratitude to [Luke Seelenbinder](https://maplibre.org/about/luke-seelenbinder/) and [Petr Pridal](https://maplibre.org/about/petr-pridal/), who have generously volunteered their time and energy as Governing Board members for three terms. Their contributions have been invaluable in strengthening MapLibre's foundation and growth.
+
+## 📊 Key Election Statistics
+
+- Total eligible voters (Voting Members): 141
+- Ballots cast: 92
+- Voter turnout: ~65% (highest since 2022)
+- Seats available: 5 (out of 6 candidates)
+- Election method: Conducted online using [OpaVote](https://opavote.com/), with ranked-choice voting (Meek STV).
+
+👉 Checkout the detailed election results on [GitHub](https://github.com/maplibre/maplibre/tree/main/2025-polls).
+
+## 🗳️ New Voting Members
+
+As part of the [2025 Governing Board election process](https://github.com/maplibre/maplibre/issues/447), we held [a round of nominations](https://github.com/maplibre/maplibre/issues/446) to expand the Voting Members group. Voting Members are responsible for electing the Governing Board and voting on changes to the [MapLibre Charter](https://github.com/maplibre/maplibre/blob/main/CHARTER.md).
+
+We’re pleased to welcome [19 new Voting Members](https://github.com/maplibre/maplibre/issues/446#issuecomment-3224717918) this August and look forward to their contributions in shaping MapLibre's future.
+
+You can checkout [the full list of 141 Voting Members in our GitHub documentation](https://github.com/maplibre/maplibre/blob/main/VOTING_MEMBERS.md).
+
+We extend our appreciation to all candidates, Voting Members, and the wider community for supporting MapLibre's mission.
+
+Looking forward to an exciting year ahead!