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Debian Project Leader Elections 2026

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Time Line

Nomination period:	Saturday 2026-03-07 00:00:00 UTC	Friday 2026-03-13 23:59:59 UTC
Campaigning period:	Saturday 2026-03-14 00:00:00 UTC	Friday 2026-04-03 23:59:59 UTC
Voting period:	Saturday 2026-04-04 00:00:00 UTC	Friday 2026-04-17 23:59:59 UTC

Please note that the new term for the project leader shall start on 2026-04-21.

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