Each November, the membership chooses who will sit on the Executive Board, per NEA By-laws, Section 5. We encourage all current NEA members to shape our organization by participating as either a voter or a candidate.
Election winners are announced shortly after voting ends by the NEAdiscuss listserv. They take office at the close of the Annual Business Meeting held in the spring.
A Nominating Committee is responsible for constructing a slate of candidates through direct outreach and peer or self-nominations. The Immediate Past President chairs the committee and the Executive Board appoints its members.
The committee currently seeks candidates for Vice President/President-Elect, Treasurer-Elect, Secretary, and Representative-at-Large for our November election! All members in good standing are eligible to serve. Nominate yourself or others before August 22, 2025.
About the Vice President/President-ElectThe Vice President (VP) serves NEA for three years, becoming President and then Immediate Past President (IPP) in the second and third years, respectively. This allows the VP to spend their first year learning from the President and IPP about the operation of the organization in preparation for their year as NEA President.
About the Treasurer-Elect
The Treasurer-Elect serves NEA for two years, becoming Treasurer in the second year. The Treasurer-Elect has the support of the Treasurer and the Financial Planning Committee in learning and performing the role.
About the Secretary
The Secretary serves NEA for two years, recording and maintaining the official record of actions and decisions of the Executive Board. The Secretary is primarily responsible for:
About the Representatives-at-Large
NEA has four Representatives-at-Large who serve staggered three-year terms. The Reps-at-Large work together to:
The NEA election is typically held in early November via secure online ballot. The election is open to all members in good standing at the time the election opens. These members will receive a link to the online ballot system via email.
To be eligible to vote in November, make sure your membership is current and that your contact information, including email address, is up to date in the NEA membership database. Contact the Registrar if you experience difficulty renewing your membership or updating your information.