APA Elections
2026 APA Consolidated Leadership Elections
In 2026, APA members will participate in consolidated elections for open leadership positions at the chapter, division, and student levels.
Being elected to a leadership role isn't just a great way to serve APA and the planning profession, it's also an invaluable opportunity to expand your professional network, gain new skills that can be applied at work and in your personal life, and achieve recognition from current and potential employers.
If you have questions about the election process, contact us at getinvolved@planning.org.
Begin Your NominationsElection Resources
Chapter, Division, and Student Elections
Election Timeline
| March 19 | Chapters/Divisions notice of participation and submit the checklist form to staff. |
| April 10 | Begin the Call for Nominations. |
| May 8 | Firm deadline for submission of names of potential nominated candidates to APA election portal. |
| June 5 | Final slates due to APA from Components (Chapters, Divisions, Students, and Councils). |
| August 5 | Ballots are available online. |
| September 4 | Firm deadline for receipt of ballots from membership. |
| Mid-September | Election results are certified. |
| January 1 | Newly elected leaders take office. |
Chapter, Division, and Student Elections
Every year, APA members run for elected Leadership positions within three component groups: Chapters, Divisions, and the Student Representatives Council. Information about participating groups for the 2026 election cycle appears below.
Participating components
Participating chapters include: include: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, National Capitol Area, New Mexico, New York Metro, New York Upstate, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia.
Participating divisions include: Arts and Planning, City Planning and Management, Economic Development, Federal Planning, International, Planning and Law, Regional and Intergovernmental Planning, Small Town and Rural Planning, Transportation Planning, Tribal and Indigenous Planning, Urban Design and Preservation, and Women and Planning.
Student Representatives Council Executive Committee positions include: Student Representatives Council Region 1 Representative, Student Representatives Council Region 5 Representative.