Python Packaging Council: 2026 Election Candidates Announced
The Python Packaging Council (PPC) has announced the candidates for its inaugural 2026 election, featuring 17 nominees vying for five open seats. This election will establish the council responsible for guiding Python packaging development for terms starting in 2026. Python Software Foundation (PSF) Voting Members must affirm their intention to vote by August 25th UTC to participate. Voting is scheduled to begin on September 1st UTC and conclude on September 15th UTC.
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- Candidates for Python Packaging Council 2026 Election Revealed
The inaugural election for the Python Packaging Council (PPC) features 17 nominees competing for five seats, with two candidates receiving two-year terms and three receiving one-year terms. PSF Voting Members must affirm their voting intention by August 25th UTC, and voting will occur from September 1st to September 15th UTC.
https://blog.python.org/2026/08/2026-packaging-council-nominees/
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