Running for OfficeThe ALA Nominating Committee nominates candidates from among the general membership for the position of president-elect (annually), and for members-at-large of Council (annually). Individuals who are not selected by the Nominating Committee may run for office by petition. ALA elections are held in the spring of each year with the results announced in early April. 2023 Spring ElectionBallot emailing for the 2023 ALA election will begin on March 13, 2023. The election will close April 5, 2023. Renew your membership by January 31, 2023 to ensure that you receive your ballot for the 2023 ALA election.
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2024-2025 ALA President Candidates
Candidate Websites:
- Cindy Hohl
- Eric D. Suess
Press Release: Hohl, Suess Seek American Library Association Presidency for 2024-25 Term
The ALA Presidential Candidates Virtual Forum will be held on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. Central. Each candidate will have the opportunity to share a statement and answer questions from members. ALA members can register for the forum here. Immediately following, ALA members will have the opportunity to virtually meet and greet each candidate.
2023-2026 ALA Councilor at Large Candidates
ALA members are to vote for no more than 37 (out of 63 candidates) to serve a three year term, 2023-2026
- Nominated Candidates: ALA Nominating Committee announces councilors-at-large candidates
- Petition Candidates: ALA announces slate of petition council candidates
Click on the following links to view all ALA Councilor at Large bios in Excel (you have the ability to filter). For previous Councilor voting/attendance records, please visit the Council webpage. For previous Councilor voting/attendance records, please visit the Council webpage.
Election ScheduleExecutive Board ElectionsPer ALA Bylaws, Article III. Nominations and Elections Section 6. Executive Board Members are elected by ALA Council from among the members of the Council. Executive Board Candidates must have served at the midwinter and annual conference before the start of the Executive Board term.
The schedule will then be repeated. Councilors-at-Large Elections
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Open House Candidate Webinar for ALA President and ALA Councilor-at-Large |
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2022 Elections Results:
2022-2023 Elected ALA President-Elect
Drabinski Wins 2023–2024 ALA Presidency
2022-2025 Elected ALA Treasurer
2022-2025 Elected Councilor at Large
Councilor-at-Large Results (alpha order)
Councilor-at-Large Results (count order)
ALA 2022 Election Results
Final 2022 Election Results (includes ALA Officers, Divisions and Roundtables)
Special ACRL Director at Large Election Results