diff --git a/openstack_election/templates/combined_election_season.j2 b/openstack_election/templates/combined_election_season.j2
index 96ac786a..35fc8e77 100644
--- a/openstack_election/templates/combined_election_season.j2
+++ b/openstack_election/templates/combined_election_season.j2
@@ -3,6 +3,8 @@ Subject: [all][elections] Combined PTL/TC Election Season
 
 Election details: https://governance.openstack.org/election/
 
+The nomination period officially begins {{ start_nominations }}.
+
 Please read the stipulations and timelines for candidates and
 electorate contained in this governance documentation.
 
diff --git a/openstack_election/templates/ptl_election_season.j2 b/openstack_election/templates/ptl_election_season.j2
index 9b2acd98..41830906 100644
--- a/openstack_election/templates/ptl_election_season.j2
+++ b/openstack_election/templates/ptl_election_season.j2
@@ -3,6 +3,8 @@ Subject: [all][elections] PTL Election Season
 
 Election details: https://governance.openstack.org/election/
 
+The nomination period officially begins {{ start_nominations }}.
+
 Please read the stipulations and timelines for candidates and
 electorate contained in this governance documentation.
 
diff --git a/openstack_election/templates/tc_election_season.j2 b/openstack_election/templates/tc_election_season.j2
index 0fffcff4..546ea14d 100644
--- a/openstack_election/templates/tc_election_season.j2
+++ b/openstack_election/templates/tc_election_season.j2
@@ -3,6 +3,8 @@ Subject: [all][elections] TC Election Season
 
 Election details: https://governance.openstack.org/election/
 
+The nomination period officially begins {{ start_nominations }}.
+
 Please read the stipulations and timelines for candidates and
 electorate contained in this governance documentation.