MAPE Internal Election Information

MAPE 2026 Spring Special Elections

The Special Election will include the following positions:

  • Statewide President
  • Statewide Vice President
  • Delegates
  • Negotiator
  • Some Meet and Confer chairs
  • Any vacant positions

 

Click here to view current Candidate Eligibility Report

MAPE Staff appreciates your patience as we update the public view of this data twice a week

 

Click to review contested candidates' Personal Statements

 

Statewide Candidate Forum Dates

In addition to the Candidate Forums the Statewide Elections Committee is hosting on 6/2 and 6/4, Locals also had the opportunity to arrange and host forums. A handful of Locals are holding forums to introduce the contested Statewide Candidates. Please see the list below for confirmed dates for forums hosted by Locals and the Statewide Election Committee. If you are a candidate who has not heard from any of the Locals listed below, please ensure they have your proper contact information by reaching out to them.

Wednesday 5/20/2026 - 12pm
Local 1301
Local 2001

Thursday 5/21/2026 - 12pm
Local 401

Friday 5/22/2026 - 12pm
Region 15 (Local 1501 & Local 1502)

Tuesday 5/26/2026 - 12pm
Local 301
Local 801

Tuesday 5/26/2026 – 4:30pm
Local 902

Thursday 5/28/2026 – 12pm
Region 5 (Local 501 & Local 502)
Local 2101

Friday 5/29/2026 – 12pm
Local 1101
Local 1102
Local 1902

Monday 6/1/2026 - 12pm
Region 6 (Local 601 & Local 602)

Tuesday 6/2/2026 – 12pm
Statewide Elections Committee – Statewide Vice President Candidates
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81900405391?pwd=HUaL2IOTXsW2qUE00sFjHmPhyj6Y8l.1

Thursday 6/4/2026 – 12pm
Statewide Elections Committee – Statewide President Candidates
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86244691566?pwd=AHoey0sd7s5ajulAac07ft8QrDgY7s.1

 

Current Elections Timeline

April 6 - Nominations open (deadline to be a member to run for office)
May 6 - Nominations close
May 13 - Deadline for candidates accept nomination
May 20 - Personal statements due
May 22 - Deadline to be a member to vote
May 21 - June 4 - Statewide Candidate Forums
June 5 - Voting opens
June 15 - Voting closes
June 23 - Results posted on the website

A detailed timeline is available in the document section below.

 

A snapshot of Officer terms starting Jan 1, following the close of fall elections:

Image of multiple term limits for varying officers
Local Officer Position Information

 

Resources

Election Rules 
Social Media in Campaigns Policy
MAPE Rules for Candidate Personal Statements
MAPE Election Rules Relating to Campaign Conduct and Campaign Support

Questions or Need Assistance?

For general questions about the election process, please contact 
swelect@mape.org

If you need to reach a specific member of the Elections Committee, you may contact:

Election Policies and Documents
2026 Elections Timelines
2026 DA Delegates Numbers Memo
Elections Eligibility Chart