Retirement Board Seats Up for Election in 2025

In spring 2025, STRS Ohio will hold an election for two contributing member seats currently held by Carol Correthers and Michael Harkness. Those eligible to run for these seats include members presently contributing to STRS Ohio and those who have contributions on deposit with STRS Ohio — including members receiving disability benefits.

In addition, the retired member seat currently held by Rudy Fichtenbaum is up for election in 2025. Those eligible to run for the retired member seat include those who are current service retirement benefit recipients (including disability benefit recipients who have converted to service retirement). By law, STRS Ohio retirees employed in a position requiring them to make contributions to the system (commonly referred to as “reemployed retirees”) are ineligible to serve as a member of the board.

Members interested in running for these seats can request petitions from STRS Ohio beginning on Nov. 1, 2024, by calling toll-free 888‑227‑7877. The deadline for returning petitions is Feb. 28, 2025. STRS Ohio members will receive their ballots and voting information in April; they will have through May 5 to cast their vote. The winners of the election will begin their four-year term on the board on Sept. 1, 2025. Board members are not compensated for board service other than reimbursement for actual, necessary expenses.