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* If You Are Currently Working For A Non Union Company In The Outside Electrical Industry As an (A Class Lineman) (Substation Tech) (Transmission Lineman) (Operators) (Ground Man)(Street Light Tech) In The VA, WV, MD & DC Area An Would Like To Know More About Possibly joining IBEW Local 70 “To Jump Start Your Future”!!!

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Upcoming Events

E-Board
Jul 13, 2026

General Meeting
Jul 28, 2026
Knights of Columbus 3611 Stewart Rd, Forestville, MD 20747

E-Board
Aug 11, 2026

General Meeting
Aug 25, 2026
Knights of Columbus 3611 Stewart Rd, Forestville, MD 20747

E-Board
Sep 08, 2026

2026 Election Results

Based on the certified tally you provided, the results of the 2026 IBEW Local Union 70 Election for the contested offices are:

Executive Board (4 Elected)

Candidate	Votes	Result
Gary Helton	123	Elected
Brian Kalb	86	Elected
Dorman "Skiddy" See	72	Elected
Steven Bond	68	Elected

Examining Board (5 Elected)

Candidate	Votes	Result
Corey Odham	104	Elected
Jason Goldizen	86	Elected
Joseph C. Hamon	86	Elected
Leroy Plater	72	Elected
No Candidate Position	17	Vacant Position
Blank	18	—

Note: One Examining Board position was not filled by a candidate. Under the IBEW Constitution and Local Union procedures, that vacancy would typically be filled according to the applicable constitutional and bylaw provisions governing vacancies.

Delegates to the 2026 IBEW International Convention (5 Elected)

Candidate	Votes	Result
Gary Helton	111	Elected
Jimmy "Shortblock" Bush	104	Elected
Dave Swindell	76	Elected
Brian Kalb	65	Elected
William Heise	49	Elected
Corey Odham	42	Reserve
Steven Bond	42	Reserve

Election Summary

Total Ballots Cast: 162
Executive Board Winners: Gary Helton, Brian Kalb, Dorman "Skiddy" See, Steven Bond
Examining Board Winners: Corey Odham, Jason Goldizen, Joseph C. Hamon, Leroy Plater, and one vacancy
Convention Delegates: Gary Helton, Jimmy "Shortblock" Bush, Dave Swindell, Brian Kalb, William Heise
Delegate Reserves: Corey Odham and Steven Bond

Congratulations to all elected Brothers and thank you to every member who participated in the democratic process of IBEW Local Union 70. Your involvement helps ensure strong representation for the membership and the future of the Local.

Union Day September 27th 2026!

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