# Meet the 2026 Board Election Candidates

DevFeed: [Meet the 2026 Board Election Candidates](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/meet-the-2026-board-election-candidates-53471.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://almalinux.org/blog/2026-09-14-2026-election-candidates/>)

Author: Rodrigo de Avila Member; AlmaLinux OS Foundation

Published: 2026-09-14T00:00:00Z

Content type: news

Language: en

Sources: [AlmaLinux](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/blog-on-almalinux.md>)

Topics: [Linux](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/linux.md>), [Open Source](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/open-source.md>), [open-source-security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/open-source-security.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>), [supply-chain-security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/supply-chain-security.md>), [gcc](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/gcc.md>), [Internet of things](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/iot.md>), [Ansible](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ansible.md>)

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## AI overview

AlmaLinux introduces the two candidates running for its two open Cohort A board seats in the 2026 election. Muuhh Ikeda describes experience in Linux kernel development, embedded and IoT applications, and OSS security, while Tristan Theroux highlights Linux, cross-platform systems reliability, security, automation, and leadership of the AlmaLinux Media and Entertainment SIG. Foundation members must vote for the election to meet its participation requirement.

## Source excerpt

Nominations closed on September 8, and we have our ballot. Two people are running for the two open Cohort A seats: Muuhh Ikeda and Tristan Theroux. This is the first election under the new bylaws and annual election process we adopted in April, and it fills the seats that Jun Yoshida and Jesse Asklund held. Voting opens today, September 14. If you were a member in good standing by July 16, your ballot link will be sent to the email address associated with your membership in accounts.almalinux.org. If you have any questions about the process, check the 2026 election page in the wiki.