MTA and NEA Elective Offices

Nomination and election processes

The MTA provides myriad opportunities for involvement, such as becoming an elected member of the MTA Executive Committee, Board of Directors, NEA Director or the offices of President and Vice President. Members may also want to join an MTA committee or serve as a delegate to the MTA Annual Meeting or the NEA Representative Assembly.

Nomination Papers and Deadlines

Request nomination papers by emailing MTAGovernance@massteacher.org. Specify the office you are seeking, along with your full name, member ID number (which can be found on your MTA membership card) and contact information, including a valid home email address.

While there is no deadline for requesting nomination papers, those for MTA office listed on this page are due no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, March 3, 2023, and those for NEA Director and Alternate seats are due no later than 5 pm on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023.

Executive Committee
In 2023 elections will be held to elect regional Executive Committee members for the following four regions: Regions A, Region C, Region F, and Region G.

At-Large Ethnic Minority Executive Committee Member

In 2023, the At-Large Ethnic Minority Executive Committee Member will be elected.

At-Large ESP Executive Committee Member

The seat for At-Large ESP Executive Committee member will also be elected in 2023.

Statewide Retired Executive Committee member

In 2023, the seat for Statewide Retired Executive Committee member will be up for election. Any retired member may be a candidate by submitting a self-nomination letter by March 3.

District Directors – MTA Board
In 2023 elections will be held to elect district seats on the MTA Board of Directors for the following districts: 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, 26A, 8B, 11B, 34C, 43C, 15D, 27D, 37E, 38E, 22F, 18G, 21G, and 44H

At-Large Director for ESPs

In 2023, the At-Large Director for ESPs will be elected to the MTA Board.

NEA Directors (MTA seats on the NEA Board of Directors)

More About the Election

Additional Opportunities

Delegate to the MTA Annual Meeting or NEA Representative Assembly

There are many other opportunities to get involved, including serving as a delegate to the MTA Annual Meeting or the NEA Representative Assembly. Refer to the “Election links” section on this page for more information.