By volunteering their time and energy, ESA members fulfill vital leadership roles within the Society, making important decisions and carrying out essential functions as stated in the ESA Bylaws and Policy Manual.
Society Elections
ESA conducts elections annually in the summer via electronic ballot for ESA Governing Board positions, Section and International Branch officers, and Honorary Membership. Nominations for candidates open April 1 - June 1.
Candidates are typically announced in mid-June. Voting opens July 15 and closes August 17 at 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time. Members must be active as of June 1 to be eligible to vote in that year's elections. Instructions to access and complete the electronic ballot will be sent to all eligible voters via email. For additional information on voting, see ESA voting instructions.
Branch Elections
ESA conducts elections annually in the winter for officers of the Eastern, North Central, Pacific, Southeastern, and Southwestern Branches. The 2026 Branch elections opened January 7, 2026, and closed on February 8, 2026. Explore the results of Branch officer elections.
This year's Branch election period also included a Society-wide vote for set of proposed ESA Bylaws amendments. The proposed amendments were declined by ESA members. Of voting members, 48 percent voted to approve and 52 percent voted to reject, a split that falls short of the two-thirds threshold required in the ESA Bylaws for adoption of amendments.
More Info
- Election and Nomination Schedule
- Voting Instructions
- Open Positions Branch Officer Elections
- Summary of Elected Offices
- Current Officer Rosters via ESA's Committee Directory (available to ESA members only)
Want to learn more about serving the Society?
Watch the recorded webinar "How to Get on the Ballot."
Questions? Contact elections@entsoc.org.