Online voting for the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) Election will open on March 2 and will close on March 31 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern time. Meet the candidates on the 2026 ballot by selecting the “View Candidates” button for each position on the ballot.
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AANP individual membership in the following categories must be current as of Feb. 1, 2026 to be eligible to vote in the 2026 election.
Membership Categories and Positions
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Career Starter — eligible to vote for state, regional, and national office.
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Licensed NP Student — eligible to vote state, regional, and national office.
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NP — eligible to vote for state, regional, and national office.
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Retired — eligible to vote for state, regional, and national office
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Student — eligible to vote for state liaison in their state.
The Following Positions Are On The 2026 Ballot:
Basic Function: The President-Elect assists the President in carrying out the functions of the office of President and perform specific duties delegated by the President. The President-Elect is accountable to the Board of Directors and members.
Basic Function: The Recording Secretary ensures that records of all Board of Directors meetings are maintained. The Recording Secretary is accountable to the Board of Directors and members.
Basic Function: The purpose of the Nomination Council is to develop a slate of qualified candidates for elected positions within AANP. Council members are accountable to the BOD and members.
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Regions 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11
Basic Function: The State Liaison (SL) serves as a key state contact person for the Region Director, BOD, and executive staff. SLs actively serve to advance the interests of AANP and its members. SLs are accountable to the BOD.
Find Your Region:
