From Secretary Wendy Clement:

Dear ASPT members,

On behalf of the American Society of Plant Taxonomists I want to thank all of the members who agreed to run for office this year, and for their willingness to serve ASPT. It is wonderful to have such dedicated members! For the new office holders, we look forward to your ideas, leadership, and teamwork. I also want to thank the Nominations Committee for their work in providing an excellent slate of candidates. Finally, thank you to all of the members who voted.

Carolyn Ferguson was elected President-Elect

Michael Moore and Mare Nazaire were elected Council Members-at-large

Laura Lagomarsino was elected Diversity Coordinator

Additionally, the proposed changes to the bylaws were approved.

Total ballots returned: 502
Total number of eligible voters: 1194
Percent of ballots returned: 42.04%