ACA 2025 Elections – Call for Candidates

The ACA will hold its annual elections in Fall 2025. The Nominating Committee is actively seeking candidates for the offices of Vice President and Standing Committee members, and Special Interest Group (SIG) officers are also working to identify potential nominees within their groups.

Council & Committee Positions

This Fall, ACA members will participate in the 2025 annual election. Ballots will include positions for Vice President, Committee Members, and SIG Officers, with terms beginning January 1, 2026. Details on the voting process will be shared by email, and all announcements, updates, and final results will be posted on the ACA website.

To nominate write-in candidates for any office, write to the ACA Secretary: Kushol Gupta, Ph.D. ([email protected]) Biochemistry & Biophysics, Univ of Pennsylvania, 242 Anat-Chem Bldg., Philadelphia, PA 19104.  Letters must be received by September 30, 2025 and must be signed by five ACA members and include a signed statement by the candidate describing his or her qualifications. Voting will be by electronic ballot. Statements from all candidates will be available on the election site. The voting window will be open in October of 2025.

SIG Offices

If you are interested in running for a SIG office this year—or would like to be considered for future opportunities—we invite you to complete the candidate interest form below. Your information will be shared with the appropriate SIG officers or kept on file for upcoming election cycles.

Expression of Interest

Candidate Information

If you are a candidate and wish to submit your election information, please complete the form below. Membership in the ACA is required to stand for office, and your dues must be current. To ensure a smooth submission process, have a professional headshot and a candidate statement (250–500 words) prepared before beginning the form. If you need to join or renew your membership, the form will conveniently guide you through that step as part of the same process.

Candidate Information Form

Members: Now’s the Time to Update Your ACA Profile & SIG Affiliations

As we head into election season, now is a great time to log in to your ACA member profile and make sure your information is up to date. In particular, please check that you are listed as a member of any Scientific Interest Groups (SIGs) you’d like to vote in—only members of a SIG are eligible to vote in its officer elections. Keeping your profile current not only ensures you receive the appropriate ballots, but also helps us better understand and serve our membership. Additionally by completing your demographic information and sharing your location in your profile, you contribute valuable data that supports our efforts to track trends, promote diversity, and plan for future events.