diff --git a/foundation.gnome.org/elections/2009/rules.wml b/foundation.gnome.org/elections/2009/rules.wml
index f17b312..28e207f 100644
--- a/foundation.gnome.org/elections/2009/rules.wml
+++ b/foundation.gnome.org/elections/2009/rules.wml
@@ -26,6 +26,8 @@
         vote in the elections. Anyone who has made a contribution to GNOME can
         apply for membership by completing the <a
         href="../../membership/application.php">application</a>.
+        Also, your membership needs to be valid at least until the end of the
+        elections (2009-06-26).
       </li>
       <li>
         Any eligible voter is eligible to be elected to the Board of Directors.