More than 16,500 Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) member-owners participated in the 2026 director elections by designating their proxy or joining the virtual Annual Meeting on Aug. 5. Member-owners elected three directors to REC’s Board of Directors:• In Region IV, Sanford Reaves Jr. was re-elected. During the Annual Meeting, REC President and CEO John D. Hewa and Board Chair Christopher G. Shipe reviewed the Cooperative’s work to provide safe, reliable, affordable and sustainable energy solutions while preparing for continued growth across its 22-county service territory. REC leaders also shared updates on the Cooperative’s approach to growth, including new economic development projects and large energy users. Full election results and video from the 2026 Annual Meeting are available at myrec.coop/annualmeeting.