Archive · 5 Sep 2025
SAG-AFTRA Local Elections: Insights into National Leadership Race
The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) union is holding elections.
Members are choosing new leaders, including a replacement for current president Fran Drescher.
Local elections in areas like New England are providing clues about how the larger national vote will go.
Incumbents are mostly winning, suggesting members are happy with current leadership.
Actor Sean Astin is running against Chuck Slavin for national president.
Astin, supported by the current leadership platform, seems to be ahead.
The final elections, which will determine the balance of power, are in Los Angeles and New York.
SAG-AFTRA is electing a new national president to replace Fran Drescher.
Local elections are underway, providing insights into the national vote.
Bill Mootos was reelected in New England with a wide margin.
Sean Astin and Chuck Slavin are competing for national president.
The national election, including the Los Angeles and New York locals, concludes on September 12.
- Who
- SAG-AFTRA members are voting for national leadership.
- What
- Local elections are offering insights into the upcoming national election.
- When
- National election concludes September 12; local elections are ongoing.
- Where
- Elections are taking place in various locals across the U.S.
- Why
- To elect Fran Drescher's successor and other national board positions.
- Key Race
- SAG-AFTRA National President
- Candidates
- Sean Astin vs. Chuck Slavin
- New England Election Results
- Bill Mootos reelected
- Election Date
- September 12
- Incumbent
- Fran Drescher (National President)
- Total Members
- 160,000 (National Union)