2026 SIGMA XI ELECTIONS—CANDIDATES
Active members are encouraged to vote in the Sigma Xi elections starting at 8:00 a.m. ET on November 9, 2026, to determine who will become president-elect, directors, associate directors, and members of the committee on nominations. Members will receive an email from elections@vote-now.com that contains a ballot and instructions on how to vote online.
All who receive a ballot can vote for the president-elect and other open positions in their region and constituency. Ballots will be personalized with the candidates that pertain to each member.
Active members can identify the region and constituency that they will be voting for by identifying the region and constituency associated with their Sigma Xi chapter. Members who aren't affiliated with a chapter can vote for candidates in the Membership-at-Large Constituency.
President-Elect
Election as president-elect carries a full 3-year term, each year with distinct title, duties, and responsibilities:
- President-elect: July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2028
- President: July 1, 2028 – June 30, 2029
- Immediate past-president: July 1, 2029 – June 30, 2030
Failure to complete any part of the 3-year term will end the term in full.
Additional Open Positions
The following positions carry 3-year terms beginning July 1, 2027 and ending June 30, 2030:
Board of Directors
- Baccalaureate Colleges Constituency
- Canadian/International Constituency
- North Central (NC) Region
- Southwest (SW) Region
Associate Directors
- Membership at Large Constituency
- Research & Doctoral Universities Constituency
- Mid-Atlantic (MA) Region
- Northeast (NE) Region
Committee on Nominations
The following positions carry 3-year terms beginning immediately following the elections:
- Area Groups, Industries, State & Federal Labs Constituency
- Comprehensive Colleges & Universities Constituency
- Northwest (NW) Region
- Southeast (SE) Region
Nominations for the Board of Directors, Associate Directors, and Committee on Nominations should be submitted to elections@sigmaxi.org.
List of Duties and Responsibilities for Elected Positions