# Don’t Forget to Vote: Horizen DAO Special Council Elections Ongoing

**URL:** <https://horizen.discourse.group/t/don-t-forget-to-vote-horizen-dao-special-council-elections-ongoing/1059>\
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**Created:** [September 25, 2025, 3:32pm UTC](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/don-t-forget-to-vote-horizen-dao-special-council-elections-ongoing/1059 "2025-09-25T15:32:53Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 25, 2025, 3:32pm UTC](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/don-t-forget-to-vote-horizen-dao-special-council-elections-ongoing/1059/1 "2025-09-25T15:32:53Z")

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The September Cohort Special Council Election is currently underway!

**Voting Period:**

- **Open:** September 25, 2025, at 11:00 EST

- **Close:** October 2, 2025, at 11:00 EST

This round, **11 candidates** are running for the **4 open Special Council seats** in the September cohort.

👉 Cast your vote on Snapshot here:  
[https://snapshot.box/#/s:horizenfoundationnontechnical.eth/proposal/0xfbb3881ab5e36e049247ced7e438c2124079bc6ec80afda5a83d749d066af140](https://snapshot.box/#/s:horizenfoundationnontechnical.eth/proposal/0xfbb3881ab5e36e049247ced7e438c2124079bc6ec80afda5a83d749d066af140)

📖 Candidate statements and election details can be found here:  
[https://horizen.discourse.group/t/horizen-special-council-elections-4-seats-open-on-september-25th/1045/12](https://horizen.discourse.group/t/horizen-special-council-elections-4-seats-open-on-september-25th/1045/12)

The Special Council plays a critical role in guiding the Horizen DAO’s strategy, security, and governance. Your vote ensures that community voices shape the future of Horizen.

Don’t miss your chance to participate voting closes soon!