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Election Committee

Election committee

The Election Committee (EC) shall:

  • be responsible for the conduct of elections by voting Members of the Association, 

  • determine the results of all such elections, 

  • investigate complaints about APA elections, and

  • certify the outcome of the elections to the Board of Directors and Council.

The EC shall also oversee the voting bylaws amendments and shall certify the results.

Staff liaison

Keith Cooke (email)

Members

The 2026 EC members are as follows:

  • 2026 Chair: Debra Kawahara, PhD (2026–28)

  • Thema S. Bryant, PhD (2024–26)

  • Cynthia de las Fuentes, PhD (2025–27)

Last updated: January 2026Date created: 2008