MAPE Internal Election Information

MAPE 2026 Fall Elections

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

Image of multiple term limits for varying officers

Fall 2026 Offices Open for Nomination

This election includes Local officers in odd-numbered regions and any specified Special Elections. Offices up for nominations are listed below. Use the Nominations Form to submit your nomination(s). Nominations are open 8/31-9/30. All officers are seated 12/16.

NOMINATIONS SUBMISSION FORM

CURRENT NOMINATED MEMBERS

ALL Local officers in odd-numbered regions (Term ends Dec 2028)
Local 101, Local 301, Local 501, Local 502, Local 701, Local 901, Local 902, Local 1101, Local 1102, Local 1301, Local 1302, Local 1303, Local 1304, Local 1501, Local 1502, Local 1701, Local 1702, Local 1703, Local 1901, Local 1902, Local 1903, Local 2101.

  • Local President
  • Local Vice President
  • Local Treasurer
  • Local Secretary
  • Local Membership Secretary

Special Elections

Political Council (Term ends Dec 2028)

  • 1 Council Member

Organizing Council (Term ends Dec 2028)

  • 1 Council Member

Trustees (Term ends Dec 2028)

  • 1 Comittee Member

Meet & Confer Chairs (Term ends Dec 2027)

  • Office of Administrative Hearings
  • Department of Human Rights
  • Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board
  • Board of Water and Soil Resources

Board of Directors (Term ends Dec 2028)

  • Region 20 Director

Local Officers (Term ends Dec 2027)

Local 201 - Local President, Local Vice President, Local Membership Secretary
Local 601 - Local Vice President, Local Treasurer
Local 1001 - Local Vice President, Local Treasurer
Local 1201 - Local Vice President, Local Membership Secretary
Local 1202 - Local Vice President, Local Treasurer
Local 1401 - Local Secretary
Local 1402 - Local Vice President, Local Membership Secretary
Local 1602 - Local Membership Secretary
Local 1801 - Local Membership Secretary
Local 2001 - Local Treasurer

Notable Dates for Fall 2026 Elections

8/31/2026 - Opening of nominations, Membership deadline to be a candidate
9/30/2026 - Nominations close
10/7/2026 - Deadline to accept nomination
10/14/2026 - Deadline to submit Personal Statement, Candidate Eligibility Report posted
10/17/2026 - Deadline to protest Candidate Eligibility Report
10/20/2026 - Revised Candidate Eligibility Report posted
10/23/2026 - Deadline to protest Revised Candidate Eligibility Report
11/16/2026 - Membership deadline to be a voter
10/15/2026-11/27/2026 - Statewide Candidate Forums (if applicable)
11/30/2026 - Voting opens
12/10/2026 - Voting closes
12/11/2026 - Ballots tabulated
12/16/2026 - Officers seated, Results and Elections Committee Reports posted to web

 

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
Elections Eligibility Chart