Step into Society leadership!

Open call for 2026 election candidates

September 9, 2025

Are you ready to grow your professional network, share your expertise, and make a difference in the future of our Societies? ASA, CSSA, and SSSA are seeking diverse candidates for leadership roles for the 2026 elections with terms beginning Jan. 1, 2027.

Positions available

ASA, CSSA, SSSA President-Elect
Division Chairs-Elect and Section Vice Chairs
Section, Division, and Group Board Representatives
Other Board Representatives
- ASA DEI Member-at-Large
- CSSA DEI Member-at-Large
- ASA Graduate Student Representative

Election webpages

More information on the positions, roles, and responsibilities are available at the sites below. For the DEI and graduate student positions, please apply here. For all other positions, see the links below:

Getting involved is simple

Submit your interest for any of these positions by contacting Division or Section Chairs, ideally before the CANVAS meeting (November 9–12), or by November 20 at the latest. Prefer to contribute at the ASA Community level? You can submit your interest to serve as a Community Vice Leader by contacting the current Community leader.

The Societies are committed to inclusive and ethical leadership. All candidates are expected to uphold the Societies’ Statement of Ethics and DEI Statement. Don’t miss this chance to lead, connect, and inspire!

Questions? Email Governance Director Sara Uttech or call her at 608-268-4948.

How to apply

Pick your role
ASA, CSSA, and SSSA President-Elect, ASA Section Vice Chair, CSSA and SSSA Division Chair-Elect, Section/Division/Group Board of Directors, DEI Member-at-Large, Graduate Student Representative, or Community Leader. More info at:

Submit your interest

Email the Division/Section Chair or Community Leader before the CANVAS meeting (November 9–12) if possible, or by November 20 at the latest.
Apply online for DEI & graduate student positions here.

Lead with purpose

Help shape the Society’s future.
Expand your professional network.
Serve with integrity and inclusivity.

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