Nominations & Elections Committee
The Nominations and Elections Committee, a standing committee of the ANA Membership Assembly, is comprised of seven members Constituent and State Nurses Association (C/SNA) or the Individual Member Division (IMD) elected by the ANA Membership Assembly.
The responsibilities of the Nominations and Elections Committee as defined by the ANA Bylaws (Article V, Section 5.c), can be found in the profile below.
2025 ANA National Elections - Additional Call for Nominations is Now OPEN
Friday, January 31, 2025 -- Due to insufficient nominations, the ANA Nominations and Elections Committee has issued an Additional Call for Nominations for the position of Director-at-Large Recent Graduate and for member positions on the Nominations and Elections Committee. The deadline to submit via the online application is 11:59pm ET, February 17, 2025. The Additional Call is for these positions only:
ANA Board of Directors
Directors-At-Large:
- One (1) Director-at-Large, Recent Graduate
(A recent graduate is one who has graduated within five years prior to being elected to office.*)
*Note: ANA Bylaws, Article IV Board of Directors, 2c: There shall be five directors elected at-large; one of whom shall be a designated for a staff nurse; and one of whom shall be designated for a recent graduate of an RN licensure program.
ANA Nominations and Elections Committee
- Four (4) Member positions
The term of service for all positions is January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027.
Candidates' Guide to Success in ANA Elected Positions: Mastering the Nomination and Election Process
Welcome to the American Nurses Association's (ANA) essential guide for aspiring leaders in nursing! This instructional video is your key resource for navigating the process of becoming a successful candidate for ANA elected positions. Whether you're aiming for a role in nursing leadership, governance, or volunteer committees, this video provides invaluable insights and tips. Learn about the qualifications, the nomination process, election procedures, and the skills needed to excel in these prestigious roles. Join us in shaping the future of nursing leadership and governance with the ANA!
Election Resources
- 2025 ANA Election Manual
- National Elections - Nomination Questions
- 2025 ANA Nomination Rubric
- Election Cycle (2021-2030)
- Form - Withdrawal of Candidacy
- Request - Distribution of Campaign Materials to Membership Assembly Representatives
Profiles
- President Profile
- Vice President Profile
- Secretary Profile
- Treasurer Profile
- Director-at-Large
- Nominations and Elections Committee Profile
- Fiduciary Responsibilities
Contact nec@ana.org should you have any questions regarding ANA's National Elections process.