Sean Astin, son of Patty Duke, was elected SAG-AFTRA president, winning nearly 80% of the vote. His running mate, Michelle Hurd, secured the secretary-treasurer position with about 65% of the vote. Voter turnout was low at 17.34%. Astin and Hurd's platform focuses on bringing production back to the U.S., improving benefits, prioritizing residuals, and addressing AI concerns. Their win follows the 2023 actors' strike and represents a continuation of Fran Drescher's leadership, uniting previously opposing factions within the union. The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers expressed eagerness to collaborate with the new leadership.

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