2026 NEA-Alaska Statewide Election You have a voice in your association.
Once a year, members have the opportunity to elect the leaders who will carry out our mission. From education policy to collective bargaining, it’s vital that we have strong leaders who advocate for all educators and students.
The nomination period is now closed for the 2026 Statewide Election.
List of 2026 Election Open Positions
Watch the candidate forum video below:
2026 Election Open Positions
Browse the positions below to learn more about their duties and nomination periods. A complete listing of open regional seats for Board of Directors, NEA Representative Assembly State Delegates and Regional PACE Committee members can be found here.
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NEA-Alaska President
This two-year term is the chief spokesperson and policy officer of the Association. The President presides over all meetings of the Association, Board Meetings and Delegate Assembly and also acts as Chair of the PACE committee. The President appoints members to committees, serves as a delegate to NEA Representative Assembly, an alternate NEA Director and an ex-officio member of all special committees. The President also monitors the expenses, evaluation and performance of the Executive Director.
Nominations open September 1 and will close at the end of the General Session on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
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NEA-Alaska Vice President
This two-year term serves as an ex-officio member of all special committees, prepares written summary reports, may serve as an alternate NEA Director, and assists with PACE fundraising. This position also serves as a delegate to the NEA Representative Assembly, the elections coordinator, Chair of the Budget and Audit Committee and the Constitution and Bylaws Committee.
Nominations open September 1 and will close at the end of the General Session on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
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NEA-Alaska Board of Directors
Each region is allocated one or more Regional Directors to serve on the NEA-Alaska Board of Directors. The duties of a Region Director include attending board meetings, Delegate Assembly and other NEA-Alaska events as requested by the President; facilitating communication between members, locals and the state association and about statewide issues, and approve committee appointments of the President.
Nominations open September 1 and close at Delegate Assembly currently scheduled for Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
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NEA Representative Assembly State Delegates
NEA-Alaska allocates one or more delegates in each Region to attend the NEA Representative Assembly (RA). There are also two At-Large seats sponsored by the state. Duties of being a delegate to RA include attending all meetings of the state and the RA throughout the caucus. It is expected that each delegate will also assist in fundraising for the Political Action Committee (PAC).
Nominations open September 1 and close at Delegate Assembly currently scheduled for Saturday, January 17, 2026.
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Regional PACE Committee Members
NEA-Alaska allocates one or more State PACE committee members who are elected in regional meetings at the Delegate Assembly. Please let your Local President and/or Region Director(s) know if you are interested in becoming a PACE Committee member.
Regions submit nominations for PACE at Delegate Assembly, currently scheduled for Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Declaration of Candidacy
Use these forms to submit your nomination for Statewide Election open positions, Representative Assembly, and the Retired Local Board Election.
Need help? Contact Helen Pierce at [email protected] or (907) 274-0536
Important Documents
Browse the documents below for more information on the NEA-Alaska elections process:
Elections Policy Elections Bylaws
Elections FAQs Elections Complaint Form
Important Dates
January 17: DA closes and all nominations are due.
January 29: Election opens at 12:00 pm.
February 8: Election closes.
February 9: Votes tallied.
February 16-18: Board certifies the election.
Current Nominations
| Position | First Name | Last Name |
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| NEA-Alaska Region I Director (1 two-year seat) | Laura | Mulgrew |
| NEA-Alaska Region I Director (1 two-year seat) | Jeannette | Sleppy |
| NEA-Alaska Region III Director (1 two-year seat) | Susanna | Litwiniak |
| NEA-Alaska Region III Director (1 two-year seat) | Jennifer | Haugh |
| NEA-Alaska Region IV Director (1 two-year seat) | Ronnie | Carroll |
| NEA-Alaska Region IV Director (1 two-year seat) | Stephanie | Butte |
| NEA-Alaska Region V Director (1 one-year seat) | April | Johnson |
| NEA-Alaska Region V Director (1 one-year seat) | Natalie | Pecic |
| NEA-Alaska Region V Director (1 two-year seat) | Danette | Peterson |
| NEA-Alaska Region V Director (1 two-year seat) | Julian | Tate |
| NEA-Alaska Region VI Director (1 one-year seat) | Susan | Ritter |
| NEA-Alaska Region VI Director (1 one-year seat) | Afshan | Mohammad |
| NEA-Alaska Region VI Director (1 one-year seat) | Elizabeth | Congdon-McGee |
| NEA-Alaska Region VI Director (2 two-year seats) | Afshan | Mohammad |
| NEA-Alaska Region VI Director (2 two-year seats) | Christina | Sitz |
| NEA-Alaska Region VI Director (2 two-year seats) | George | Cromer III |
| NEA-Alaska Region VI Director (2 two-year seats) | Afshan | Afsy |
| NEA-Alaska Region VI Director (2 two-year seats) | Chelsea | Ambrose |
| NEA-Alaska Region VI Director (2 two-year seats) | Rozlyn | Grady-Wyche |
| NEA-Alaska Region VII Director (1 two-year seat) | Mandy | Swarthout |
| NEA-Alaska President | Laura | Capelle |
| NEA-Alaska President | Rick | Morgan |
| NEA-Alaska Vice President Secretary Treasurer | Michaela | Kolerok |
| NEA-Alaska Vice President Secretary Treasurer | Winter | Marshall-Allen |
