2026 PLA Election Results
Thank you to all the PLA members who voted in the 2026 election. Your votes help guide the leadership of PLA and contribute to the success of the organization. We appreciate your valuable efforts. This year, eight nominees stood for four positions—PLA President, ALA Division Councilor, and two Directors-at-Large.
PLA President 2027–2028
Skye Patrick
County Librarian and Director
LA County Library
Los Angeles County, CA
The ALA Division Councilor is elected for a three-year term beginning after 2026 ALA Annual Conference and completed at 2029 ALA Annual Conference.
ALA Division Councilor
Crystal R. Gates
CEO
North Little Rock Public Library System
North Little Rock, AR
The PLA President is elected for a three-year term beginning after 2026 ALA Annual Conference and completed at 2029 ALA Annual Conference, serving one year each as President-Elect (2026–2027), President (2027–2028), and Past-President (2028–2029).
Directors-at-Large
Seat A
Chris Brown
Commissioner
Chicago Public Library
Chicago, IL
Seat B
Lola DeWitt
Executive Director
Live Oak Public Libraries
Savannah, GA
These Directors-at-Large each serve a three-year term beginning after 2026 ALA Annual Conference and completed at 2029 ALA Annual Conference.
Many thanks to all the candidates, including Aimee Fifarek, Jennifer Brown, Annie M. Miskewitch, and Derek Wolfgram. Their leadership and commitment are critical to PLA’s growth and success.
