Taken from communications from AMA.
The Official Candidate Notification for the 2027 AMA elections listing members who have announced their intention to seek election at the June 2027 House of Delegates meeting was announced in late June. Please note there have been several updates since the Annual Meeting. Candidates’ announcements can also be found on the AMA Elections website. All open and potential open positions as of this announcement are listed.
Individuals considering becoming a candidate for any of the existing open or potential newly opened positions are encouraged to send an email with an electronic announcement card to hod@ama-assn.org notifying us of your intention to be a candidate. Please designate if you wish to declare your candidacy for an open position or for a potential newly opened position.
A-26 Election Committee Report
As per the reporting requirements of our campaign rules, the following is a summary of the Election Committee’s (EC) activities for the Annual 2026 campaign and election cycle:
Your Election Committee reports that there was one complaint filed during the A-26 election cycle which the committee determined was unsubstantiated.
Your Election Committee is currently reviewing several areas of the election rules and will have a report at the 2026 Interim Meeting with recommended clarifications. If you have comments/suggestions regarding campaign-related issues, please email to jeanne.uehling@ama-assn.org no later than Monday, July 20, 2026. We would especially appreciate candidates’ impressions/suggestions.
Election Committee Volunteers
The Speakers are seeking volunteers to serve on the Election Committee. EC members are eligible for reappointment annually up to 4 terms sequentially and up to 8 years in total. Terms will begin immediately following the 2026 Interim Meeting. You must also agree not to be directly involved in a campaign during your tenure.
The primary role of the EC is to work with the Speakers to adjudicate any election complaints. Additional roles are determined by the Speaker and may include monitoring election reforms; responding to requests from the Speaker for input on election issues as they arise; reviewing the campaign complaint reporting, validation and resolution process; and making recommendations to the House regarding campaign/election issues.
Please fill out the Election Committee Volunteer Form by Thursday, August 13, 2026, by 5 pm CT, if interested.
I-26 Reference Committee Volunteer Application
We are currently accepting applications to serve on Reference Committees (other than F), Rules & Credentials Committee and as tellers for the 2026 Interim Meeting. Please complete the I-26 HOD Committee Volunteer Form and indicate all positions for which you would be interested in serving. You must complete this form to be considered for service at I-26 as previous forms are not retained. The deadline to submit the volunteer form is Thursday, August 13, 2026, by 5:00 pm CT.
All reference committees will meet virtually between Friday, October 23 and Thursday, October 29, 2026, for their preliminary executive session and report reviews. Volunteers are asked to be available during this window for these meetings. The Preliminary Reference Committee Reports must be completed in time to be posted on October 30, 2026, by 5:00 pm CT.
Solicitation of Applicants to Serve on the AMPAC Board of Directors
The American Medical Association is currently soliciting applications to fill one vacancy on the AMPAC Board of Directors.
Our AMA Board of Trustees will appoint a new member to the AMPAC Board at the September 2026 meeting. Members of the AMPAC Board serve a two-year term and may be eligible to serve three additional terms for a maximum tenure of eight years.
Applicants must submit the Board-approved application, a two-page (maximum) executive resume, and may submit one letter of recommendation. For additional information on the application process and to download the most current AMPAC application, please visit our website.
All applicants must also complete a Conflict of Interest (COI) disclosure statement. This process has been automated by the AMA Office of the General Counsel, and a secure link will be emailed to each applicant. Application materials will not be considered until the COI disclosure has been completed.
Please submit AMPAC Board applications to bot@ama-assn.org no later than: Thursday, August 13, 2026, by 5:00 pm CT.
