2026 Board of Director Elections
Below are important dates to remember for the 2026 ÐÇ¿ÕÈë¿Úelections cycle.
· FEB 9 – MAR 20: Period to submit nominations and self-nominations in writing to the National Office, at apa-elections@apapolygraph.org. Nominations must include a cover letter specifying for which office the candidate is vying.
· MAR 30 Last day to submit a candidate statement up to 500 words for the ÐÇ¿ÕÈë¿ÚMagazine and the ÐÇ¿ÕÈë¿Úwebsite. (Send all correspondence to apa-elections@apapolygraph.org.)
· MAR 23: Validation of candidates’ eligibility to hold ÐÇ¿ÕÈë¿Úoffice.
· APRIL: Candidacy letters published on the ÐÇ¿ÕÈë¿Úwebsite and in the ÐÇ¿ÕÈë¿ÚMagazine.
Candidates for the 2026 election
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Director 8
President-elect
· MAY 18: Email notification of elections (Ensure your email address is current on the ÐÇ¿ÕÈë¿Úwebsite; )
· JUNE 14-20: Electronic elections.
· JUNE 21: Posting of results on the ÐÇ¿ÕÈë¿Úwebsite (Pending presidential approval).
· JUNE 28 - JULY4: Runoff elections, if necessary.
· JULY 6: Notification to winners. Posting of final election results.
· SEPT 1: Directors and officers sworn in at the ÐÇ¿ÕÈë¿ÚAnnual Banquet.