2026–27 Executive Council Election Results
04/20/2026
The AAPOR 2026–27 Executive Council election closed on April 8, with 31.77% of eligible members casting their votes. This was an increase of 18% over last year.
Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s election—both those who voted and those who put themselves forward as candidates. AAPOR’s strength depends on the engagement, ideas, and leadership of its members, and this process reflects that collective commitment.
Please join me in congratulating our newly elected Executive Council members, whose terms will begin immediately after the AAPOR 81st Annual Conference in Los Angeles:
- Bob Torongo, Vice President
- Hanyu Sun, Associate Secretary-Treasurer
- Patricia Goerman, Associate Communications Chair
- Angelique Uglow, Associate Conference Chair
- Akilah Evans-Pigford, Associate Education Chair
- Arundati Dandapani, Associate Inclusion & Equity Committee Chair
- Erin Fordyce, Associate Membership & Chapter Relations Chair
- Jenny Benz, Associate Standards Chair
- Michael Link, Councilor-at-Large
I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to the Nominations Committee—Douglas Williams, Jordon Peugh, Luis Tipan, Mario Callegaor, Shakari Byerly, Stephanie Eckman, and Ting Yan—for their thoughtful and dedicated work in assembling a strong and diverse slate of candidates.
We are also grateful to the many members who expressed interest in serving and submitted materials for consideration. Your willingness to contribute your time and expertise is essential to AAPOR’s continued growth and relevance.
As we look ahead, I encourage all members to stay engaged—whether by volunteering, contributing ideas, or considering future leadership roles. Our collective efforts are what move the field forward.
I look forward to connecting with many of you in Los Angeles this May.
Sincerely,
Frauke Kreuter
AAPOR Past President & Nominating Committee Chair