The Board of Directors of McDonough Power Cooperative, located in Macomb, Illinois, is seeking interested candidates to serve as a Director representing District 6. This opportunity is available due to the retirement of a long-time board member.

The successful candidate will be elected by a vote of the membership at the 2026 McDonough Power Annual Meeting, scheduled for September 2, 2026, at The Crossing Church on West Jackson Street in Macomb.

The Board encourages a diverse pool of candidates to consider this leadership opportunity. Those interested are encouraged to visit mcdonoughpower.com/board-positions or contact the cooperative during normal business hours for additional information.

Director qualifications include:

• • Must be a member of the cooperative in good standing and primarily reside in District 6. District 6 includes all of Macomb, Walnut Grove, Bushnell, and Prairie City Townships in McDonough County, as well as a portion of Lee Township in Fulton County.
  • Must have been a member of McDonough Power Cooperative for at least two years prior to the election.
  • Must not be employed by the cooperative or have a financial interest in any competing business that sells electric energy or supplies to the cooperative.

To be placed on the ballot, candidates must submit a petition signed by at least fifteen McDonough Power Cooperative members. Petitions must be submitted to the cooperative office at least thirty days prior to the annual meeting. At that time, the Board Secretary will post the names of all qualified candidates.

Final determination of candidate eligibility, in accordance with the cooperative’s bylaws, will be made by the Board of Directors and the cooperative’s legal counsel.

For complete details, please visit mcdonoughpower.com/board-positions or contact the cooperative office.