22 Candidates Move Forward in National Officer Selection
A group of six dedicated and passionate FFA members will have the honor of leading the National FFA Organization as the 2026-27 National FFA Officer Team. This opportunity promises to be a transformative experience, allowing them to influence the future of the organization and inspire the next wave of agricultural leaders.
The candidates—each state FFA association can submit one individual member annually—take part in an extensive interview process with the National FFA Officer Nominating Committee. The committee is comprised of students who interview and select the National FFA Officers during each National FFA Convention & Expo.
Becoming a national officer requires members to learn about their passions and gain a better understanding of what life as a national officer is like. The life of a national officer is nonstop hard work and never-ending commitments, but it is a life-changing experience.
Forty-one candidates vied for national office during Phase 1 of the selection process. The 2026-27 candidates advancing to Phase 2 are:
Abigail Whicker | Tennessee
Aiden Manley | Kentucky
Alexis Butler | Pennsylvania
Brent DeSaegher | Michigan
Cameron Addington | Minnesota
Chloe Zittergruen | Iowa
Gabrielle Howell | Florida
Hayden Hubbard | Wyoming
Jayda Goodson | New Mexico
Jazmin Palma | North Carolina
Jenna Lawler | Indiana
Joshua Nelson | Idaho
Josie Jennings | Ohio
Kailyn Pippin | Delaware
Kinzie Brassell | Louisiana
Mason Sorrow | Georgia
Max Luedtke | Wisconsin
Rachel Gentry | South Carolina
Raphaella Amaral | New Hampshire
Teagan Erbele | North Dakota
Tucker Smith | Texas
Weston Sondeno | Montana
Watch Session 7 on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m. EDT to see who will be named to the 2026-27 national officer team. General convention sessions will air live on the FFA Live! streaming broadcast. FFA members and supporters can tune in and watch gavel-to-gavel coverage of the event.
