diff --git a/_config.yml b/_config.yml
index 0268ce8d..fecc156d 100644
--- a/_config.yml
+++ b/_config.yml
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ show_menu: true
 show_footer: true
 google_analytics: false
 
-election_banner: false
+election_banner: true
 
 excerpt_separator: <!--more-->
 
diff --git a/_includes/steering_group_election_section.html b/_includes/steering_group_election_section.html
index 566914cc..662e3cd8 100644
--- a/_includes/steering_group_election_section.html
+++ b/_includes/steering_group_election_section.html
@@ -6,6 +6,17 @@
 
     <h2>BIDS steering group election</h2>
 
+    <h2><b>BIDS steering group election</b></h2>
+    <p>
+    This year's election has started. 
+    
+    If you are <a href="https://bids-specification.readthedocs.io/en/latest/appendices/contributors.html">a BIDS contributor</a>,
+    
+    please check your BIDS email for an <a href="https://opavote.com" target="_blank">opavote voting link</a> to cast your vote.
+    
+    The polls will open on <b>Monday, October 21st</b> and close on <b>Friday, November 1st</b>
+    </p>
+    <!--
     <button>
       <a href="https://forms.gle/hq54xEkws5PBM43F9" target="_blank">
         Nomination form
@@ -17,10 +28,11 @@ <h3>
       <b>Friday September 23rd at 11:59pm<br>
       (<a href="https://time.is/Anywhere_on_Earth" target="_blank">Anywhere on Earth</a>)</b>.
     </h3>
+  
 
     <p>
       This year, we are seeking candidates who will replace
-      <b>Russ Poldrack</b> and <b>Melanie Ganz</b>.
+      <b>Ariel Rokem</b>.
     </p>
 
     <p>
@@ -30,11 +42,14 @@ <h3>
       We are looking to maintain and enhance our range of diverse perspectives
       and experiences currently present on the Steering Group.
     </p>
+    -->
+
     <p>
       If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to
       <a href="mailto:bids.maintenance+elections@gmail.com">the BIDS maintainers</a>.
     </p>
 
+    <!--
     <div class="iframe-container">
       <iframe
         src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-c4PUhTwmz4"
@@ -44,6 +59,7 @@ <h3>
         allowfullscreen>
       </iframe>
     </div>
+    -->
 
   </div>