Election Notice – Interim IEA Secretary-Treasurer
IEA RA Retired Delegates Elections
To request a paper ballot, please call 888-914-5654 prior to Monday, November 17th.
Election Notice for IEA Officers and NEA Directors
The following positions will be elected at the 2026 IEA Representative Assembly:
- IEA Vice President/2nd Alternate NEA Director (Remainder of term to 2026)
- IEA Secretary-Treasurer/3rd Alternate NEA Director (Remainder of term to 2026)
- IEA President/1st Alternate NEA Director from Illinois (3-year term to begin 7/15/2026)
- IEA Vice President/2nd Alternate NEA Director from Illinois (3-year term to begin 7/15/2026)
- IEA Secretary-Treasurer/3rd Alternate NEA Director from Illinois (3-year term to begin 7/15/20)
- NEA Director from Illinois – District 2 (3-year term to begin 9/1/2026) (Regions 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 44, 51, & 62)
- NEA Directors from Illinois – District 4 (3-year term to begin 9/1/2026) (Regions 24-43, 46, 49, 50, 52, 53, 55-61, & 63-67)
More detailed information regarding election deadlines, procedures and rules
Contacting the IEA Elections Committee by emailing Kim Trader
Elections Training
It is the responsibility of this Committee to help each local and/or region with any questions you may have regarding election procedures. We ask, therefore, that you please take advantage of this service being offered by your peers and your “IEA Family”. You can make the training part of a regional council meeting or other regional event. Please contact Kim Trader at 217-321-2250 with questions or to schedule a training.
Elections Training Presentation
Everything you need to know about the IEA election process.
Elections Handbook 2025-2026
The purpose of this handbook is to assist in the proper and smooth operation of the IEA-NEA elections as required by the Landrum-Griffin Act.
Electronic Voting Checklist
The five-step electronic voting checklist.
Elections Guidelines and Procedures
The IEA Elections Committee members would like to do their part to make your job easier. Through their efforts, measures have been taken to develop for each local and region, Election Guidelines and Procedures to help answer any questions that your organization may have regarding elections.
Election Process FAQs
Frequently asked questions about the IEA election process
Election Pitfalls
Nominating, election and tally procedures also ballot information and storage.
Staff Involvement In Governance Elections
Help should be limited to technical and/or mechanical assistance in carrying out election procedures.
Election Process Summary
Guide for region elections conducted by locals
Electronic Voting Vendor List
This information is intended for comparison use. It is not all-inclusive and other vendors may also meet the necessary requirements as listed in the IEA Elections Handbook. Contact individual vendors for more details.
Election Challenge Form
Use this form to file an election challenge with the IEA. Complete the form, print, sign and return according to instructions on form.
Mail Ballot Guidance
Guidance for mail ballot elections.
