Shawn Fain has been re-elected as the president of the United Auto Workers (UAW), securing a decisive victory with more than 68% of the vote. The election process, which involved mail-in ballots distributed in late August 2026, concluded with vote tabulation beginning on October 6. Fain’s victory extends his leadership for another four-year term.

Alongside Fain, 13 other candidates running on his "United UAW" slate were also successful in their respective bids. His primary challenger, Rich Boyer, finished significantly behind with approximately 13% of the vote. Following the announcement of the results, Fain stated that the membership had spoken regarding the direction of the union.

The election cycle was notably contentious, marked by public accusations of corruption and claims of election interference. While Fain’s supporters view the results as a clear mandate from the rank-and-file members, the campaign period was defined by these internal disputes, which created a backdrop of tension leading up to the final count. The union now moves forward with the newly elected leadership slate to address the challenges facing the automotive workforce over the coming four years.