US EditionNational Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Overhauls Voting Process and Electors
- The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame is changing its nominating and election process for this year's election cycle, as stated by Hall of Fame officials on February 10, 2026.
- The voting panel will be reduced to 154 members from 172 to ensure a voting body that is 'deeply connected to the sport,' according to Hall of Fame officials.
- Candidates can now appear on the Hall of Fame ballot a maximum of 10 times, while active jockeys or trainers will have no limits on ballot appearances.
- Voting will now be conducted by email through an independent auditor, and paper ballots will no longer be mailed to voters, according to D.G. Van Clief.
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The SaratogianNational Museum of Racing announces updates to Hall of Fame voting panel and procedures
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Following a thorough review of its contemporary Hall of Fame voting panel and a comprehensive evaluation of the overall nominating and election process, the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame has made the following updates prior to the 2026 election cycle: A voter survey was conducted in December 2025 to guarantee an electorate that is deeply connected to the sport, knowledgeable, passionate, and responsive. That…
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New York UpstateNational Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in Upstate NY overhauls selection process
Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame is making changes to its nominating and election process as well as reducing its voting panel ahead of this year’s election cycle.
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National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame overhauls voting process and electors
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame is changing its nominating and election process. Officials say over two dozen voters are being dropped this year to ensure a voting body that is deeply connected to the sport.
Hall of Fame Voting Panel and Procedure Updated
Following a review of its contemporary Hall of Fame voting panel and a comprehensive evaluation of the overall nominating and election process, the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame has made several updates prior to the 2026 election cycle. A voter survey was conducted in December 2025 to guarantee an electorate that is deeply connected to the sport, knowledgeable, passionate and responsive. That survey resulted in more than two doze…
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