The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association today notified members that Special Election candidates for the roles of President and Secretary have been finalized. Their platforms have been posted in the members-only forum.

The candidates are:

PRESIDENT

• Jennifer Brozek
• Kate Ristau
• Christine Taylor-Butler

SECRETARY

• Matthew Reardon aka JRH Lawless.

The office of President was vacated by the resignation of SFWA President Jeffe Kennedy on August 1. And when Interim President Chelsea Mueller resigned on August 15, Secretary Anthony W. Eichenlaub moved up to take her place.

Those chosen in the Special Election will serve the remainder of the current terms (until June 30, 2025).

SFWA will open voting on October 9. The ballots will be counted after: October 23, 2024.