US Candidates Campaign Launch at International Telecommunication Union

State Dept Press Releases

Published March 17th, 2026

Detected March 17th, 2026

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The U.S. Department of State announced the official campaign launch for U.S. candidates seeking positions within the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). This includes re-election bids for Doreen Bogdan-Martin as Secretary-General and the U.S. for the ITU Council, as well as the election of Jennifer Warren to the Radio Regulations Board.

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The U.S. Department of State has announced the official launch of campaigns for U.S. candidates seeking leadership roles within the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). These positions include the re-election of Doreen Bogdan-Martin as ITU Secretary-General, the election of Jennifer Warren to the ITU Radio Regulations Board (RRB), and the re-election of the United States to the ITU Council. The campaign launch occurred during the Inter-American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL) Assembly, with the elections scheduled for the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in November 2026.

This announcement serves as an informational notice regarding U.S. diplomatic efforts and candidacies within a key international standards-setting body. While there are no immediate compliance obligations for regulated entities, understanding U.S. leadership and policy promotion within the ITU is important for companies operating in the telecommunications and technology sectors, particularly those involved in spectrum and satellite communications. The ITU plays a critical role in setting international frameworks that impact innovation, economic growth, and the global digital economy.

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Official Campaign Launch for United States Candidates at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

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Office of the Spokesperson

March 17, 2026

The United States has officially launched campaigns to re-elect Doreen Bogdan-Martin as ITU Secretary-General, elect Jennifer Warren to the ITU Radio Regulations Board (RRB), and re-elect the United States to the ITU Council. The campaign launch took place during the Inter-American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL) Assembly in San José, Costa Rica, March 16-19, 2025. These elections will take place during the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in Doha, Qatar, in November 2026.

Strong U.S. leadership at the ITU helps foster innovation and economic growth through resilient and secure connectivity. The ITU helps set the international frameworks for spectrum and satellite communications that power communications networks and the modern economy. As the world’s leader in telecommunication and information and communication technology, the United States proudly promotes exceptional leadership at the ITU.

In her first term as Secretary General of the ITU, Ms. Bogdan-Martin has delivered principled, results-driven leadership grounded in transparency, accountability, and technical excellence. As the U.S. candidate for RRB, Ms. Warren offers more than three decades of experience in spectrum, space, satellite, and radiocommunications policy across government, industry, and academia. For re-election to the ITU Council, the United States will continue contributing to the organization’s governance and oversight as the ITU’s founding member and the organization’s largest financial contributor.

At a moment when technology is reshaping economies worldwide, U.S. leadership at the ITU is critical. Voting for the United States is a vote for an ITU that remains focused on solutions that drive innovation and prosperity.

For more information, visit the U.S. candidates for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) page.