On April 20, 2026, voting officially opens for the Intersect Committee Elections, a key moment for the Cardano ecosystem, giving members the power to shape governance and leadership for the year ahead.
Here is everything you need to know to participate effectively.
Who is eligible to vote?
Only Individual and Enterprise members are eligible to vote and to apply for committee seats, as defined in the membership benefits.
Associate members are not eligible, as this benefit is not included in their membership tier.
How many candidates can you vote for?
For each committee, eligible members can vote for up to 5 candidates.
You can also rank them in order of preference, which helps reflect your priorities in the final outcome.
Can candidates vote for themselves?
Yes. If you are a candidate, you can:
- Vote for yourself and up to 4 other candidates within your committee;
- Vote for up to 5 candidates in other committees.
Can you change your vote after submitting?
Yes. You can modify or update your vote at any time before the voting period ends.
You may also decide to withdraw your selections entirely. Only your final submission before the deadline will be counted.
Why should you participate?
Voting is more than a right, it is a meaningful contribution to the ecosystem:
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Participate in decentralized governance
You help choose the individuals who will guide Intersect and contribute to the evolution of Cardano for the next year. -
Build your reputation
By voting, you receive a badge displayed on your Intersect profile, demonstrating your active involvement in the community.
How to vote?
Here is the corrected and polished version:
Follow these steps:
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Go to the Intersect MBO platform: https://intersectmbo.org/
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Click on “Join Now” and log in using your registered email. Enter the token sent to your email.
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Go to the Intersect Member Portal and click on “Participate in Voting” or navigate to “Voting Events”, then select “Active”
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Choose the committee where you want to vote, then click on “View Details and vote”
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Review candidate profiles carefully and click on “Vote” for the candidate you support
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Select and rank the candidates you support in the committee.
And most importantly, don’t forget to review my candidacies for the 2026 elections : Olivier Mwatsimulamo
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Membership and Community Committee (MCC)
https://members.intersectmbo.org/dashboard/voting/37?candidate=278 -
Open Source Committee (OSC)
https://members.intersectmbo.org/dashboard/voting/35?candidate=282 -
Cardano Civics Committee (CCC)
https://members.intersectmbo.org/dashboard/voting/33?candidate=317
Please consider my candidacies and support them if you believe I deserve a place on the committees I have applied for, and give me the opportunity to serve the Cardano ecosystem.
Learn more
To better understand the elections, explore the official Intersect knowledge base:
https://docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-knowledge-base/intersect-membership/intersect-voting-events/2026-intersect-elections/april-2025-committee-elections
Community Support & Open Discussion
If you still have questions, feel free to ask them in this thread.
If you have answers, insights, or suggestions to improve this guide, your contributions are welcome.
The goal is simple: ensure every member clearly understands the process and can participate fully and confidently.
Take the time to review candidates carefully and make informed choices.
This is how we build a stronger, more decentralized Cardano together.
