WNAR 2026 Elections
Email ballots will be sent out through OpaVote Monday November 1, 2025. The election will close at 11:59pm Pacific on Friday November 12, 2025.
Candidate Information
WNAR is holding elections for positions taking office in January 2026. Information on candidates running for office are provided here.
Information about elected positions can be found in the WNAR Bylaws.
Candidates for President Elect
The elected individual will serve for a three-year term in 2026-2028, consisting of one year consecutively in each of the following positions: president-elect, president, and past-president.
The president-elect and past-president responsibilities includes some nomination duties, representing WNAR in Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies (COPSS), and supporting the president. During the presidential term, the president serves as the principal executive officer of WNAR, with all those attendant duties.
Gang Li
Li Zhang
Candidate for Program Coordinator
The elected individual will serve for a two year term 2026-2027. The Program Coordinator serves as a liaison between the Program Chair, the local arrangements committee, affiliate organizations, and the Secretary, for each meeting. The Program Coordinator shall cooperate with affiliate organizations in selecting meeting locations, and shall provide continuity of information between successive local arrangement committees. In general, the Program Coordinator shall perform all duties incident to the office of Program Coordinator and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to the Program Coordinator by resolution of the Regional Committee.
Mi-Ok Kim
Candidates for Representative-At-Large
Two Representatives-At-Large will be elected. Elected individuals will serve for three-year terms, 2026-2028, and will manage the business and affairs of WNAR at all times, and participate with the other elected officials in making decisions related to WNAR meetings and other WNAR-related activities, including voting when needed.
David Affleck
Mary Sammel
Hua Shen
Brian David Williamson
Li Xing
Candidate for Treasurer
The incumbent treasurer if re-elected will serve as secretary for an additional five-year term, 2026-2030.
Brandie Wagner