Publication Date

July 16, 2026

Perspectives Section

AHA Activities

Anthony J. Steinhoff (Univ. du Québec à Montréal), chair of the Nominating Committee, announces the following results of the 2026 balloting for officers and committee members of the American Historical Association. The committee wishes to thank all candidates who stood for election; their willingness to serve is much appreciated.

President
Lonnie Bunch III, Smithsonian Institution

President-elect
Tobie S. Meyer-Fong, Johns Hopkins University

Vice President, Research Division
Lara Putnam, University of Pittsburgh

Council Member, Professional Division
Jim Ambuske, More Perfect

Council Member, Research Division
Rose Miron, Minnesota Historical Society

Council Member, Teaching Division
Samantha Futrell, William & Mary Strategic Cultural Partnerships and Virginia Council for the Social Studies

Council Member, At Large
Christopher Hulshof, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Committee on Committees
Alan L. McPherson, Temple University

Nominating Committee
Slot 1:
Brett Rushforth, Huntington Library
Slot 2: Jennifer L. Foray, Indiana University
Slot 3: Baki Tezcan, University of California, Davis

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