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FBLA High School National Officer Elections

The FBLA National Officer Program is dedicated to serving student members by fostering a sense of community, promoting inclusivity, upholding integrity, and instilling a strong sense of professionalism. National Officers serve as ambassadors to advisers, alumni, and the business community, representing FBLA at the local, state, and national levels. The program strives to enhance each Officer’s ability to contribute to the growth, success, and advancement of our members.

2026-2027 National Officer Election Results
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Candidates for 2026-2027 National Office

Below, you will find all of the candidates for 2026-2027 national office. Select the tab for a position to see all candidates running for that office.

To find the bio, resume, and campaign flyer for each candidate, click "Learn More" below each name.

National President
A young man with light brown hair in a navy suit, patterned tie, and white shirt, wearing a name badge that says “Grant Horton.” He is standing indoors with large windows and greenery in the background.

Grant Horton, AR

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A young man in a navy suit, white shirt, and patterned blue tie smiles at the camera. He wears glasses and an FBLA badge on his blazer against a plain gray background.

Joe Lewis IV, LA

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A young woman with long brown hair smiles at the camera. She is wearing a black blazer, a white top, and a blue patterned scarf. The background is light gray.

Kaitlyn Nichols, VA

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A young woman with long brown hair and brown eyes smiles at the camera. She is wearing a red top and a necklace, with a plain light-colored background behind her.

Charis Roussel, MD

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A young man in a blue suit stands smiling in front of an American flag. He wears a blue patterned tie and a badge on his jacket, suggesting participation in an official or student leadership event.

Brayden Runyon, IL

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A young man with curly brown hair, wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and red tie, smiles slightly in front of a plain gray background.

Gustavo Rivas, TX

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A young person with long dark hair pulled back, wearing a dark velvet suit jacket, a burgundy shirt, and a black tie, smiles at the camera against a blurred light-colored background.

Aryan Rohira, NC

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A young man wearing glasses and a blue suit with an FBLA patch on the jacket smiles outdoors; greenery and sunlight are visible in the background.

Ishaan Shukla, WI

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A young person with light brown hair, wearing a navy suit, white shirt, and plaid tie, smiles outdoors. They have an FBLA insignia on their jacket. Green trees and grass are visible in the background.

Jonathan Lehigh, PA

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A young man with short dark hair and glasses, wearing a navy blue suit, white shirt, and light blue tie, smiles in front of a plain gray background.

Avi Rao, NJ

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A person with short, curly dark hair smiles at the camera, wearing a blue suit, patterned tie, and a badge and patch labeled FBLA on their jacket, standing against a plain white background.

Hari Tadpatri, OH

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A young person with straight brown hair, wearing a black suit, gray shirt, and yellow tie, stands smiling with arms crossed against a dark, gradient background.

Jonathan Foged, NE

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A young woman with long curly hair, wearing a blue dress and a dark blazer with a badge, stands smiling in front of a blue gradient background.

Marlie Zavaleta Gonzalez, IA

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A woman with long blonde hair, wearing a black blazer over a white top, stands in front of a plain white background, smiling at the camera.

Jade Uhlich, ND

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A young man wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and patterned blue tie smiles at the camera outdoors on a snowy day. He has short, light brown hair and is wearing a name badge.

Rylan Wendland, SD

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A man wearing glasses, a dark suit jacket with multiple pins, a blue patterned tie, and a white shirt smiles while standing indoors in front of a staircase.

Blake Cox, SC

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A young man in a suit and tie stands smiling in front of a large Kemper County school logo. He wears glasses and a badge with the FBLA emblem on his jacket.

Quinton Harvey, MS

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A young person with curly blond hair and glasses is wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and a blue patterned tie, smiling at the camera in front of a plain white background.

Edward Henry, TN

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A woman with long brown hair, wearing a black blazer over a white top and a gold necklace, smiles at the camera against a plain dark background.

Gabriella Martinez Reyes, FL

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A young man with short dark hair wearing a blue suit, white shirt, and light blue tie stands in front of a gray paneled wall, smiling at the camera.

Jorge Hernandez Aguilera, OR

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A young woman with long brown hair, wearing a black blazer, a white scarf, and a pin, smiles while standing outdoors in a garden setting with greenery and blurred trees in the background.

Tori Hunter, WA

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A young man with medium-dark skin, wavy dark hair, and glasses smiles at the camera. He is wearing a dark blazer, black shirt, and blue patterned tie, with a blurred background behind him.

Anirudh Polagani, NV

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A woman with long hair smiles at the camera, wearing a navy blazer with a blue and orange badge and a blue patterned blouse, standing against a plain light gray background.

Lyla Rounds, WY

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A young man in a blue suit and patterned tie smiles while standing in front of a stone wall. He wears a badge and a DECA pin on his jacket.

Dhruv Bearelly, OH

A woman with wavy blonde hair, wearing a light blue dress and a dark blazer with a yellow name badge, stands and smiles on a stage with a dark blue curtain and a blue and yellow sign in the background.

Lilyauna Jones, LA

A young woman with long, dark hair is smiling at the camera. She is wearing a black blazer over a red top and is standing against a plain, light-colored background.

Bhavini Kake, IL

A young man wearing glasses, a dark suit, white shirt, and green tie stands outside in front of leafy greenery, smiling at the camera.

Deagan Martinsen, WA

A young man with dark hair, wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and yellow striped tie, smiles at the camera while standing in front of a wooden panel background.

Sumedh Pratti, FL

A young woman with long dark hair, wearing a navy blazer with a school emblem, a blue top, and a pearl necklace, smiles outdoors with greenery blurred in the background.

Ishika Pulimamidi, WI

A young person with short dark hair and glasses, wearing a black suit, light blue shirt, and patterned tie, smiles at the camera against a plain light background.

Himanshu Punjabi, NJ

NEW - Regional Realignment

Map of the United States with states color-coded by region: blue for Western, navy for Central, yellow for Eastern, and orange for Southern. U.S. territories are shown at the bottom right. Regions are labeled in a legend.

Southern Region

Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee

Western Region

Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Canada, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Northern Mariana Islands, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming

Eastern Region

Connecticut, Delaware, Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Schools, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, US Virgin Islands, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia

Central Region

Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin

About Elections

Voting

Candidates for elected offices will be chosen through ranked-choice voting. A candidate must receive a majority to win.

State Voting Delegates

Local Voting Delegates

Each state chapter in good standing may send 2 voting delegates and 1 alternate.

These delegates vote for:

  • National President
  • National Secretary
  • National Treasurer
  • Bylaw amendments

State leaders must determine their delegates by May 15 at 11:59 PM ET and pick up ribbons in the Member Hub during Expo Hours.

Local chapters in good standing may send:

  • Up to 50 members → 2 delegates
  • 50–100 members → 3 delegates
  • 100+ members → 4 delegates

Each delegate may have one alternate. Local voting delegate ribbons will be included in adviser packets for distribution.

These delegates vote for the Vice President representing their region.

Delegate counts are based on registration received by June 1 at 11:59 PM ET.

The 24-hour voting window will open on Day 3 of the National Leadership Conference and close on the final day.

Campaign Violation Concerns

Concerns about campaign violations should be addressed to your local adviser and/or state leader. They may click HERE to submit a ticket. 

Elections Support

Questions about:

  • Local voting delegates
  • Lost voting delegate ribbons
  • Voting procedures

…should be directed to the Elections Booth, located in the Member Hub near the FBLA Store.

The booth will be open during Expo Hours.

Important Dates

June 18 - 7:00 PM ET

High School national officer candidates’ webinar. (Local advisers and state leaders are encouraged to attend)

June 29 - 9:00-10:00 AM CT

High School Officer Candidate on-site orientation meeting. Flights for officers should be in the afternoon/evening on June 28. (Local advisers and state leaders are encouraged to attend).

July 3 - 8:00-10:00 AM CT

High School National Officer Transition Meeting (Local advisers and state leaders of newly-elected officers are encouraged to attend).

July 19-23

National Officer Training at the National Center in Reston, Virginia. 

March 1

Membership dues receipt deadline for eligibility to serve as High School local and/or state chapter voting delegate. 

May 12

High National Officer applications and campaign materials submissions are due by 5:00 PM ET. Click HERE for the Application. 

May 20 - 5:30-8:30 PM ET

High School national officer candidate virtual interviews for elected office. 

May 21 - 5:30-8:30 PM ET

High School national officer candidate virtual interviews for national parliamentarian candidates. 

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