Campaign Rules
The CDR National Campaign Rules clarify roles and responsibilities in the campaign process. A deliberate violation of the National Campaign Rules may result in disqualification and removal from the ballot.
The Governing Rules include:
- Candidates must campaign in accordance with the Campaign Rules and in a positive manner, never disparaging or offering negative comments about other candidates or the Commission. Candidates must let their work speak for themselves and not compare or discuss other individuals in campaign materials.
- Campaigning must conform to the Academy/CDR’s Code of Ethics. Adhering to the Principles and Standards of professionalism and practicing using an evidence-based approach are the underpinnings of ethical conduct and practice.
- Candidates must demonstrate positive, productive engagement with the CDR Credentialed Practitioner community.
- Candidates are encouraged to be creative and innovative in the development and distribution of campaign materials. Candidates may use personal social media channels to generate enthusiasm about voting in the CDR election and to campaign for their own election in accordance with these Rules.
- Candidates should list their qualifications, highlight their accomplishments in an open, honest manner and give credentialed practitioners reasons to vote.
- Once campaigning officially begins, candidates are encouraged to disseminate their campaign materials to voters as applicable.
- Candidates and CDR Credentialed Practitioners will be held accountable for adhering to the rules.
Campaigning must not begin until January 19, 2026.
Campaigning ends on February 9, 2026, 11:59pm CT.
| ROLES IN CAMPAIGNING | ALLOWED | NOT ALLOWED |
| Commission on Dietetic Registration | All candidates will have equal exposure through the Commission, such as the CDR Connection, website and all credentialed practitioners email blasts. | Solicit support for one candidate over another.
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Candidate or anyone campaigning on behalf of the candidate. Campaigning is to begin January 19, 2026. | Adhere to CDR’s National Election Campaign Rules | |
| Encourage CDR credentialed practitioners to vote. | Use of disparaging or negative comments against CDR or any other candidate. | |
| Promote self and the Commission and give CDR Credentialed Practitioners a reason to vote. Joint campaigning is discouraged to avoid perception by voters that candidates are running mates and confusion whether separate votes must be cast for both. | ||
| Employ campaign video for self-promotion. | ||
| Create personal campaign materials or website and link to CDR’s election webpage. Please Note CDR’s election webpage will not link to personal campaign websites. | If currently holding an elected or appointed with CDR/Academy/DPG/MIG/CDR/ ACEND/HOD/Affiliate/District leadership position, use current role to campaign for self. | |
| Promote candidacy at personal social gatherings. | Campaign at CDR sponsored events, such as meetings or webinars. | |
Use personal communications and social media channels to campaign.
| Use communications and social media channels associated with or owned by the Academy (including HOD, Affiliates, DPGs, MIGs). | |
Candidate or anyone campaigning on behalf of the candidate. Campaigning begins January 19
| Tag or mention @eatrightPRO, or any Academy-owned profiles including HOD, Affiliates, DPGs, MIGs, media spokespeople. | |
| CDR Nominating Committee | Encourage all credentialed practitioners to vote. | Support an individual candidate through print, electronic or social media communications or share preferences for one candidate over another. |
| Answer questions about the voting process; route questions to staff as needed. | ||
| Report all suspected campaign violations. | ||
| CDR Credentialed Practitioners | Support the election process; encourage fellow credentialed practitioners to vote | Promote candidates on CDR and Academy-related electronic mailing lists or communication platforms. |
| Post messages on social media in support of a candidate(s). | Use of disparaging or negative comments against opposing candidates. | |
| Send individual messages using personal email account(s) to encourage support for a candidate. |
Send an email to cdr@eatright.org if you have any questions.