Laurens Electric Cooperative Invites Members to 2026 Annual Meeting
May 3, 2026
Drive-Thru Voting Scheduled for June 4 and 5
Laurens Electric Cooperative is inviting its members to participate in the 2026 Annual Meeting, with drive-thru voting and registration scheduled for Thursday, June 4, and Friday, June 5, at the cooperative’s main office at 2254 Hwy. 14 in Laurens.
Drive-thru registration and voting hours are Thursday, June 4, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday, June 5, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Members should bring the registration card that will be mailed May 21. LEC employees will guide members to registration lanes to present their card, receive a ballot and cast their vote.
Three Board of Trustees Seats on the Ballot
At this year’s meeting, members will vote on three seats on the Board of Trustees. All three candidates are incumbents: Charles Adair of Clinton representing District 4, Marcus E. “Marty” Cook of Gray Court representing District 7, and Mitchell Powers of Enoree representing District 9. Trustees are cooperative members who represent the interests of fellow members in their respective districts.
Virtual Business Meeting Available Online
The virtual business meeting will be streamed at laurenselectric.com on June 5 at 5:30 p.m.
Prizes, Bill Credits and Scholarships for Participating Members
Members who register and vote will receive a $25 credit on their electric bill and will be eligible to win a retired LEC fleet vehicle. The first 3,000 registrants will also receive a wireless Bluetooth speaker. Two $1,000 scholarships will be available for high school seniors, with application instructions provided after voting in person. Winners will be announced on the cooperative’s website and social media on Monday, June 9.
Why Member Participation Matters
In a message to members, President and CEO Matthew Stanley emphasized the importance of co-op participation, noting that member input shapes decisions on substation construction, cybersecurity efforts and economic development partnerships. As an electric cooperative, Laurens Electric is member-owned, meaning the Board of Trustees works directly on behalf of the community it serves.
For complete information, visit laurenselectric.com/annualmeeting.
