diff --git a/classes/election_cycle.py b/classes/election_cycle.py
index 3468154..00649d1 100644
--- a/classes/election_cycle.py
+++ b/classes/election_cycle.py
@@ -155,6 +155,8 @@ class ElectionCycle:
 
         # create new entry into database.
         election_channel: nextcord.TextChannel = await category.create_text_channel(quarter_name)
+        clan_member_role: nextcord.Role = self.guild.get_role(self.config.params.clan_member_role_id)
+        await election_channel.set_permissions(clan_member_role, send_messages=True)
         with Session(engine) as session:
             new_cycle = ElectionInformation(ElectionCycle=quarter_name, ElectionChannel=election_channel.id)
             session.add(new_cycle)