ALA Elections

ALA President-elect Election Results

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"Together, we will foster an ALA that is bold in its advocacy, clear in its purpose, and prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities ahead."

Barnes Wins 2027-28 ALA Presidency. Barnes will join Lesliediana Jones and Shauntee Burns Simpson on the ALA Executive Board for the 2026-2029 term. To learn more about the ALA Executive Board, click here.

ALA Councilor at Large Election Results

The following twelve (12) members were elected to serve as At-Large Councilors (2026-2029)

  1. Lessa Pelayo-Lozada
  2. Brenda Pruitt-Annisette
  3. William Wallace
  4. Matthew Noe
  5. Chulin Meng
  6. Gina Kromhout
  7. Je Salvador
  8. Fatima Perkins
  9. Annie Miskewitch
  10. Joy Bridwell
  11. Cassandra Osterloh
  12. Maggie Farrell

ALA Bylaw Amendment

The following ALA Bylaw Amendments in the 2026 Election were APPROVED by the ALA Membership: Click here for more information.

  • Adopt ALA Bylaws Amendment to Clarify a vacated ALA President-elect Position
  • Adopt ALA Bylaws Amendment to Clarify a Session and a Meeting of Council
  • Adopt ALA Bylaws Amendment Election of At-Large Members to the ALA Executive Board

2026 ALA Election Results

The 2026 ALA election results are in! Read on to learn more about this year's elected officials.

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