Election Information

The APhA Election ensures a fair and transparent selection of leadership, allowing members to actively participate in decision-making processes. We adhere to strict protocols to maintain the integrity of the electoral system.

Overview

The 2025 APhA Election includes elections for the APhA Board of Trustees - President-elect and two Trustees - and for the leadership of various community leaders). The APhA Honorary President is also determined during this election process. The results of these elections are certified by the Committee of Canvassers, which is appointed by the APhA President. Find more information on the election process, eligibility to vote, and candidate information on this page.

2024 APhA Election Results

Election Timeline

Slated Candidates Promotion & Voting Period

Candidates for the Board of Trustees are slated by the APhA Committee on Nominations in August, approved and slated candidates are announced, and members can learn about them (through various initiatives) before casting their votes. All individuals interested in applying to serve on the APhA Board of Trustees are required to review the APhA Conflict of Interest Statement and submit a corresponding Disclosure and Confidentiality Statement to APhA's Legal Counsel.

Other APhA elections

The leadership of the APhA Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP)—President-elect, Speaker of the House, and Members-at-Large are elected at the final session of the APhA-ASP House of Delegates, held during the APhA Annual Meeting.

The Speaker-elect of the APhA House of Delegates is elected every even year by the APhA House of Delegates. The Speaker-elect serves until the end of the Annual Meeting following his/her election, at which time he/she is installed as Speaker and serves for two additional years.

*With the exception of those members appointed to serve in the APhA House of Delegates, student pharmacists are not eligible to vote in the APhA Election. Per election guidelines, the list of eligible voters is finalized 30 days prior to the opening of the official voting period. Individuals who join APhA within 30 days of the opening of the official voting period are not eligible to vote in the current election