Allan Compton from Los Angeles and Newell Fischer from Philadelphia were chosen by the Executive Council at its May meeting to run for president of the American Psychoanalytic Association. Nominated to run for the two councilor-at-large positions were Ruth Fischer from Philadelphia, Robert Glick from Columbia, Peggy Huston from Florida, and Mary Scharold from Houston.

Richard Fox, current president-elect, will assume the presidency in May 2000 when Robert Pyles completes his term of office. At that time Betsy Comstock and Ralph Engle will finish their terms as councilors-at-large.

Election ballots will be sent to the active members in October.

Candidate statements appear on pages 10–13.