2024 Spring Election
The 2024 ALA Election Period: March 11, 2024 - April 3, 2024.
Only current ALA members may participate in the 2024 ALA Election. Click here to join or renew ALA today!
2025-2026 ALA President Candidates
ALA members are to vote for no more than one (1) presidential candidate to serve a three year term: 2024-2025 as president-elect; 2025-2026 as president; 2026-2027 as immediate past president.
Press Release: Helmick, Pun Seek American Library Association Presidency for 2025-26 Term
The ALA Presidential Candidates Virtual Forum was held on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Each candidate had the opportunity to share a statement and answer questions from members. ALA members may view the recording of the forum on ALA's YouTube channel by clicking here.
2024-2027 ALA Councilor at Large Candidates
ALA members are to vote for no more than twelve (12) candidates to serve a three year term, 2024-2027.
- Nominated Candidates: ALA Nominating Committee announces councilors-at-large candidates
- Petition Candidates: ALA announces slate of petition council candidates for 2024 election
Review the ALA President and Councilor at Large biographies (PDF or Excel)
ALA Bylaw Amendments
There are two (2) action items for membership vote on the ALA Bylaws. ALA members are to vote Yes or No on these two action items.
To review the proposed bylaw amendments, please click here.