2026 AES Election Materials
Member Governance
Your voice shapes the future of audio engineering. Participate in the democratic governance of your society by reviewing the candidate statements and casting your ballot.
Candidate Bios & Statements
The information in the linked pdf has been provided by the candidates for the AES 2026 election.
Positions this year are President-Elect, Secretary, VP Eastern Region USA/Canada, VP Western Region USA/Canada, VP Northern Europe, and three Governors who will be elected from six candidates — you may vote for up to three Governors. Terms begin January 1.
ELECTION PERIOD:
May 15, 2026 – June 26, 2026 at 5:00PM Eastern U.S. time.
Voting Information
Voting is conducted securely online. Eligible members will receive emails to their address of record with voting details.
If you do not receive a ballot by May 15, visit https://AES.gesvote.com to enter your name and AES number to receive a security code.
Note: Only Members in good standing, Associates, and students are eligible to vote. Membership must be renewed or upgraded by June 19, 2026.
AES 2026 Election Simplified Sample Ballot
Preview the candidates running for office in the 2026 term.
AES President-Elect
- David v.R Bowles
- Kazuhiko Kawahara
AES Secretary
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Valerie Tyler
VP Eastern Region, USA & Canada
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Roey Shamir
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Malik Williams
VP Western Region, USA & Canada
- Jess Berg
- Brian (Bt) “Gibbs”
VP Northern Europe
- Neil Johnson
- Merlijn van Veen
Governor (3 elected, vote for up to 3)
- Helen Caddes
- Rick Carson
- Juan Jiménez
- Ivo Marković
- Angela Piva
- JD Trefney
Note: the order of the names may appear in alphabetical or reverse alphabetical order on random electronic ballots.