By volunteering their time and energy, ESA members fulfill vital leadership roles within the Society, making important decisions and carrying out essential functions as stated in the ESA Bylaws and Policy Manual.
All Society officers are elected by the membership through annual elections. All Branch officers are elected by the relevant Branch membership during the annual elections for the specific Branch.
ESA Elections
ESA conducts elections for Governing Board positions, some Section and Branch officers, and Honorary Membership each year in the summer. Members must be active as of June 1 to be eligible to vote in that year's elections. Candidates are typically announced in mid-June.
The Entomological Society of America's 2025-2026 elections, conducted via electronic ballot, open July 14, 2025, and close August 13, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time.
Meet the candidates for positions within the Society and several ESA Sections and Branches.
Instructions to access and complete the electronic ballot will be sent to all eligible voters via email on July 14. For additional information on voting, see ESA voting instructions. Questions? Contact elections@entsoc.org.
More Info
Election and Nomination Schedule
Open Positions Branch Officer Elections
ESA Members Approve Adding Early-Career Representative to Governing Board
Current Officer Rosters via ESA's Committee Directory (available to ESA members only)
Want to learn more about serving the Society? Watch the recorded webinar "How to Get on the Ballot."