The following persons will represent OEA-R at the NEA Representative Assembly:
Mary Binegar
Jeff Corbin
Carol Kinsey
Chuck Steinbower
Judy Buschle
Peg Ham *
Sam Radel
Higher Education OEA-R Advisory Council Representative
Samual Adu-Poku *
Advisory Council AT-LARGE
Carol Kinsey
ESP AT-LARGE
Nola K. Brooks
* Denotes NEOEA Member
OEA-R delegates will be elected through March 21 by online and mail-in ballot. L
ook for election information by e-mail and US mail. Please support candidates from NEOEA-R.
OEA-R members should look for an email and/or a postcard “Vote Now in the OEA-Retired Spring Election” from “Ohio Education Association <help@yeselections.com>”.
Everyone will get either a postcard, envelope or an email with an explanation and instructions for requesting a paper ballot.

The email and the postcard or letter provide an “Election Code” and a “Voting PIN” along with a link to the voting page. If your ballot has not been placed in the US mail by March 15, please vote online no later than 5:00 PM on March 21, 2026.
Candidate biographies and campaign statements are available at https://www.ohea.org/retired
Here are the Steps to Vote Online:
- Go to the voting website: https://www.ohea.org/retired
- Enter your Election Code and Voting Pin in the fields
- Click on Continue and follow the voting instructions
- All ballots must be received by 5:00 PM on March 21, 2026
Please support the following candidates from NEOEA:
| Valenta | Ward-Gravely | NEOEA |
| Karen | Carney | NEOEA |
| Jene’ | Wilson | NEOEA |
| Diallas | York | NEOEA |
| Peg | Ham | NEOEA |
| Lynnette R. | Harris | NEOEA |
