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Board of Director Elections

 

2026 Election Ballot

Nominations for LMEA Board of Directors

Nominations are open through December 31st for the board positions listed below.

Please see the LMEA Board of Directors – Job Description Manual for more information about the responsibilities connected with each office.

Terms

All offices are held for two-year terms with the exception of President-Elect which is a six-year commitment that includes two years as president-elect, two as president, and two as immediate past-president.  

Nominations in even-numbered years:

  • District Directors (all 9 districts)

Nominations in odd-numbered years:

  • President-Elect: Candidates for President-Elect must have been a member of the Board of Directors for at least one term (two years) at any time prior to nomination.
  • All Division Chairs: Band, Vocal, Orchestra, Jazz, Elementary, Collegiate (works with CNAfME), University-Research, Public Relations

Submitting a Nomination

All nominations must be submitted through the online form.

The LMEA Past-President is responsible for all elections.

Elections

If there is more than one nomination for an office, an election will be held in early spring – usually early March. Information about the candidates and the dates of the election will be posted on this website, in the March Louisiana Musician, and in a Louisiana Connection Newsletter. A link to the ballot will be sent to all current, full members. (Retired members and collegiate members are not eligible to vote.)

If there is only one nomination for an office, the past-president will recommend that the board accept the nomination by acclamation at the May board meeting.

All newly-elected officers begin their term June 1st.