Election Information

2008 AMS Election

The 2008 AMS election will begin on August 18, 2008 and continue until 11:59 PM U.S. Eastern Standard Time on November 7, 2008. AMS members can vote online or by paper ballot.

The election process is carried out by Survey & Ballot Systems, a company that specializes in running society elections. On or shortly after August 18, 2008, instructions for voting online will be sent by email to members who chose that option. That same day, traditional paper ballots will be sent to all other members. Further information about the election and the candidates is published in the September issue of Notices of the AMS.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

AMS members who have chosen to vote online will receive an email message on or shortly after August 18, 2008 from the AMS Election Coordinator, Survey & Ballot Systems:

The From Line will be “AMS Election Coordinator”
the Sender email address will be amsvote@directvote.net
the Subject Line will be "AMS 2008 Election - login information below"

The body of the message will provide your unique voting login information and the address (URL) of the voting web site.

If you use a spam filter you may want to use the above address or subject information to configure your spam filter to ensure this email will be delivered to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When are election information and ballots sent to members?
A: Traditional paper ballots and the email regarding online voting instructions are sent beginning August 18, 2008. Members can expect to receive paper ballots by September 18, 2008.

Q: If it is after August 25, 2008 and I have not received online voting instructions by email, or after September 18, 2008 and I have not received a paper ballot by postal mail, what should I do?
A: Contact Survey & Ballot Systems by phone (952-974-2339) or email (support@directvote.net).

Q: When does voting end?
A: Voting ends at 11:59 PM U.S. Eastern Standard Time on November 7, 2008.

Q: How do I vote online?
A: You will need two pieces of personal information (referred to as "login credentials"): your AMS Member Code and your E-signature (election passcode). This information is sent to you by email or with your paper ballot in late August and will permit you to log in at the voting website (the URL will be provided with your login credentials) and complete your ballot online. Biographical information about each candidate is available on the voting website once you log in and is also available in the September 2008 issue of the Notices of the AMS.

Q: If I receive a paper ballot, can I still vote online?
A: Yes. Your ballot is preprinted with the information you need to log in to the voting website. You need to enter your AMS Member Code and E-signature (election passcode).

Q: If I have misplaced my voting email or my paper ballot, how can I vote?
A: If you want to vote online, you will need your login credentials. If your current email address is on file with the AMS as of August 1, 2008, then you can go to the voting website (when it opens on August 18, 2008) and click on the "Need help logging in?" link. If your current email address is not on file with the AMS, or if you want a paper ballot, then a replacement paper ballot will be issued. Call or email Survey & Ballot Systems (952-974-2339 or support@directvote.net) and they will send a replacement ballot to the mailing address the AMS gave them for you. To arrange to have a ballot mailed to a different address, you must contact the AMS office: cust-serv@ams.org; 800-321-4267, extension 4128 (from the U.S. and Canada); or 401-455-4128 (worldwide).

Q: What determines who receives a paper ballot and who receives email notification to vote online?
A: AMS sends an email message in early May to all members with an email address on file, telling them their current voting preference, and giving them an opportunity to change it if they wish by late July. Members without an email address on file will receive a paper ballot.

Q: How can I find out my current voting preference and how can I change it?
A: You can find out and change your preference for receiving voting instructions by contacting:
AMS Member & Customer Services Department
cust-serv@ams.org
800-321-4267, extension 4128 (from the U.S. or Canada)
401-455-4128 (worldwide)

Q: When will the results of the election be announced?
A: The results of the election will be announced in late November on the AMS website.

Have other questions about the election? Please send email to election@ams.org.