Cast Your Ballot in the 2026 AAS Election

The 2026 AAS election is now underway. This year, eligible members will be voting for the following positions: Vice President, At-Large Trustee, Nominating Committee member, and USNC/IAU Representative. Who you elect matters, as they manage, direct, inform, and control the affairs of the Society. Your vote counts, so please exercise it and encourage your colleagues to cast their ballots.

Members eligible to vote in the AAS election should have received an email with a set of login credentials specifically for the voting portal (eBallot) and links to statements from all the candidates. The initial call to vote was emailed on Thursday, 5 March, during the 1:00 pm ET hour. Look for a message from "AAS Election" — please check your spam folder if you do not see it in your inbox. Reminders to vote will be emailed weekly and these messages will go only to those who have yet to cast ballots.

If you would prefer to use a paper ballot, you may request one from the membership department.

Vice President 

• Charles Liu
• Karen Masters

Vice Presidents, as representatives of the Board of Trustees, are responsible for the overall scientific content of the Society’s major meetings. They select invited speakers, review proposals for special sessions, and support and advise the Executive Officer in maintaining the scientific quality of the program. Current Vice Presidents: Dawn Gelino (June 2023-June 2026); Edwin (Ted) Bergin (June 2024-June 2027); Alycia Weinberger (June 2025-June 2028). Term: 3 years.

At-Large Trustee (two open positions)

• Randall Smith
• Sabrina Stierwalt
• Seth Redfield
• Angela Speck

As members of the governing board of the AAS, At-Large Trustees have the legal responsibility to manage, direct, and control the affairs and property of the Society. Within the limits of the Bylaws, the Board of Trustees determines the policies of the Society and changes to them, and it has discretion in the disbursement of the Society’s funds. Current At-Large Trustees: Lisa Prato (June 2023-June 2026); Daniel Dale and Gregory Rudnick (June 2024-June 2027); Seth Redfield (Interim: June 2025-June 2026). Term: one 2- and 3-year term each.

Nominating Committee (two open positions)

• Kevin Covey
• Smadar Naoz
• Jonathan Arenberg
• Meredith A. MacGregor

The Nominating Committee prepares slates of candidates for Officers and Trustees as specified in the Bylaws. Current Committee Members: Kelsey Johnson, Chair (June 2024-June 2026); Eric S. Perlman and Arpita Roy (Mar 2025-Feb 2027). Term: 2 years.

USNC/IAU Representative 

• Terry D. Oswalt
• Masao Sako

The US National Committee for the International Astronomical Union represents the interests of the US astronomical community and safeguards the intellectual vigor of the Union. Term: 3 years.

Vote today! Balloting closes at 11:59 pm ET on 20 April 2026.