# Packaging Council Inaugural Election Dates

DevFeed: [Packaging Council Inaugural Election Dates](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/packaging-council-inaugural-election-dates-2401.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://blog.python.org/2026/06/2026-packaging-council-election-dates/>)

Author: Pradyun Gedam

Published: 2026-06-28T00:00:00Z

Content type: news

Language: en

Sources: [Python Insider](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/python-insider.md>)

Topics: [Python](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/python.md>), [interoperability](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/interoperability.md>), [Maintainers](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/maintainers.md>), [Processes](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/processes.md>)

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## AI overview

The Python Packaging Council is being established under PEP 772 to oversee packaging specifications and coordinate Python packaging efforts. Its inaugural five-member election will take place alongside the 2026 Python Software Foundation Board election, with staggered terms for elected members.

## Source excerpt

A new Python Packaging Council (PPC) is being established, with their election of the inaugural PPC will be held in parallel to the 2026 PSF Board election.