The big news: Nominations for 2026-2027 IEA elections may be submitted as early as Nov. 23.
Why it matters: These elections choose who sets the direction of the union, from the IEA Board of Directors to the delegates who will travel to represent IEA at the National Education Association Representative Assembly (NEA-RA) this summer.
What’s on the ballot:
• State delegates to NEA-RA
• IEA Board of Directors seats and statewide positions
• Amendments to IEA’s Constitution and Bylaws
Mark your calendars: Key dates are coming up soon!
• Nov. 23: Nominations open for NEA-RA delegates, IEA Board of Directors and statewide positions. Nomination forms and the full election timeline will be available in the members-only section of the IEA website by this date.
• Jan. 29: Nominations close for NEA-RA delegates. This is also the final day to submit Constitution and Bylaw amendments.
• Feb. 10-18: Voting begins for NEA-RA delegates. Polls close at 5 p.m. Mountain on Feb. 18.
• Feb. 16: Nominations close for IEA Board of Directors and statewide positions.
• March 2: Deadline for locals to submit their elected Delegate Assembly delegates.
• April 17-18: Delegate Assembly.
• May 5-13: Voting for IEA Board of Directors positions, statewide positions and amendments. Polls close at 5 p.m. Mountain on May 13.
How it works: All voting is conducted online. Ballot credentials go to the email on file on your member record. Need to update? Email [email protected].
Learn more: Check out the IEA Elections page for updated information about elections.
• You’ll also receive an email with a link to the members-only voting section in the coming weeks. To access the members-only section, follow these steps:
• Head to the Idahoea.org homepage. In the bottom-left corner, you’ll see two options: Sign Up and Log In.
• You’ll need to sign up for a member profile before you log in. If you don’t, you’ll receive an error message.
• To create a member profile, you’ll need your member number and ZIP code. Don’t know your member number? Email [email protected] and IEA staff can help.
• Once you have your profile, log in — you’ll discover a wealth of information exclusively available to members!
