TJF Special Elections 2026
TJF is holding a special election to recruit two new directors to our fans board. This is your opportunity as a TJF member to get more involved, help us be a first rate members organisation, and to advocate fan interests more effectively at our Football Club.
All TJF members over the age of 16 are eligible to stand and to vote in the election. This is your organisation and if you have ideas about how to make an impact, we want to hear from you and we need your help.
Those elected in this in-year election will serve until our summer 2027 Annual General Meeting.
The role of TJF Board member
The role of a TJF Board member is a varied one. First and foremost, we work together to represent our members’ views and interests, and to help the Club better understand and improve the fan experience for them and others.
Having a fan-led leadership group that represents the diversity of the Firhill faithful is therefore really important to us. We engage regularly with the Club Board, staff and volunteers to put fan priorities at the heart of what they do.
A big focus this season is growing our fundraising base, so that we can provide even more support to the Club, Academy and Women’s team than we do at the moment.
To achieve that, we’re going to need motivated and proactive people who can help us grow the membership, organise successful fan events, and mobilise other fundraising initiatives. This requires new ideas and a can-do attitude and the ability to work well with the wider team.
TJF, as one of the two trustees of the PTFC Trust, also has certain responsibilities representing the majority shareholding at Partick Thistle, including under the Club-Trust Agreement. We are, jointly with The Jags Trust, custodians of our fan-owned Club, and we scrutinise the Club Board’s major financial and strategic decisions
Timetable
Sunday 18th January
Nominations open
Members were emailed a link to the nominations form
Friday 30th January
Nominations close
Nominations received after this date will not be valid
Sunday 1st February
E-ballots issued
Members will be sent an email with details on how to cast their ballot via Balotilo
Saturday 7th February at 10pm
Voting deadline
Only e-ballots cast before this deadline will be counted
By Sunday 8th February
Results announced and Directors appointed
Election results will be announced on website
Election Rules and Guidelines
The rules for TJF elections are set out in two places.
First, there are the Articles of Association. These set out key rules for eligibility to be a director.
Second, there are the Election Rules and Guidelines. These were approved in January 2026 by the current TJF Board.
Candidates should read these carefully. If you have any questions about the Articles, rules or guidelines, or the election more generally, please contact the Returning Officer (contact@thejagsfoundation.co.uk).
Key Points
Who is eligible to vote in the elections?
All members over the age of 16.
Who is eligible to stand to be a director?
Any member who is not prohibited by law from being a director of a limited company
How do I submit a nomination?
Complete the nominations form circulated to members by email
How do I withdraw a nomination?
Email the Returning Officers (contact@thejagsfoundation.co.uk)
How do I cast my vote?
All members will be emailed a unique link to cast their secret ballot on the Balotilo platform
What is the voting system?
TJF elections use Approval Voting.
What is Approval Voting?
Each member will be able to vote for up to two candidates. The two highest-ranked candidates will be elected to serve until the summer 2027 AGM