DATE AND LOCATION
Classic and Equipped Age Division Nationals
Corpus Christi, TX
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Tentative Meeting Start Time: 8:00 pm EDT
2026 Voting Credentials
Powerlifting America’s next election will take place at the General Assembly will occur on Thursday, May 21. Like previous years, voting will take place electronically so that members can participate in the election either in person or virtually.
To enable your electronic voting credentials, please fill out this form: Voting Credential Application
The deadline to apply for your voting credentials is April 21, 2026. Before the General Assembly, you will receive instructions on how to cast your vote.
We will be electing volunteers in a number of roles, including Vice President, Treasurer, members of the Athlete Advisory Council, the Disciplinary Chairperson, and the Ethics Committee. Candidates will be announced next week.
If you have questions, please email the Secretary General at [email protected]
CALL FOR CANDIDATES
Positions Up for Election: Three positions will be up for election, all of which are voting positions on the Board. These include:
- Co-chair of the Athlete Committee
- Regional Director for the Northeast
- States of the NE Region: Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, & West Virginia
- Job Description
- Apply
- Regional Director for the Southeast
- States of the SE Region: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, & Tennessee
- Job Description
- Apply
Deadline to Apply to Run for Office: You must submit your application by March 1, 2025.
How Candidates Are Evaluated: The Nominations Committee, made up of three members of the Elections Working Group, will review the jotform answers, resumes, and letters of intent. Candidate qualifications will be compared against the criteria listed in the job descriptions. Once approved by the Nominations Committee, candidates will need to submit for a background check.
CALL FOR CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
As part of the election process, members also have the opportunity to introduce proposals for constitutional amendments. Proposals for constitutional amendments will be screened by the Law and Legislation Committee for compliance with IPF requirements and nonprofit status. Once approved, proposals for constitutional amendments will be placed on the ballot and can be voted on as part of the election. To submit an amendment, email Maura Shuttleworth, Chair of the Law and Legislation Committee, at [email protected]. Amendments must be received by March 1, 2025.
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER THE MARCH 1 DEADLINE
PA will be sending more detailed instructions on the next steps in the election process over the next few months, but here is a preview of what to expect:
Candidates will be announced on March 31, 2025.
Information on how to apply for voting credentials will also be sent on March 31, 2025 and you’ll have a month to sign up.
Online voting will take place at two Forums–the General Assembly on May 30, 2025 which will occur at the Classic and Equipped Age Division Nationals and a candidates forum that will take place the weekend prior. To participate in online voting, you’ll need to join one of these meetings either virtually or in person.
Please consider sharing your talents with PA by running for one of the three positions. We will be providing regular updates throughout this process. Please feel free to reach out to the Elections Working Group through [email protected].
