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    There are three main election periods that run each academic year, which means plenty of ways to have your say. These are By-Elections - October, Committee Elections (Sports and Societies) - February, Students' Union Leader Elections - March

    Whether you're looking to steer a society or influence national policy, we're confident that there's an election for you. Our elections are open to to any student to vote or stand, and you don't need to be a politics pro to get involved - just bring your passion, energy and ideas and we'll support you with the rest!

    Your Representation Team are on hand to help every step of the way, providing training and tips, resources and mentoring. You can contact them any time at: SUElections@uwe.ac.uk.

    THE STUDENT ELECTIONS 2026 WILL RUN in march 2026.

    The Students' Union Elections 2026

    It's the electoral event of the year - your chance to nominate, debate, and vote for your student leaders for 2026/27. Our five full-time Sabbatical Officers, eleven Part-Time Officers, and Democratic Procedure Officers positions are available for election. Have your say to make The Students' Union even bigger and better!

    17 posts are up for election.

    Nominations open at 12:00 on Monday 26 January 2026 (in 17 days)

    The polls open at 08:00 on Monday 23 March 2026 (in 10 weeks and 3 days)

    Post List
    Read more about the positions up for election and what each role entails.

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    Candidate Academy

    We are currently working with candidates to support them whilst they create their campaigns for the campaigning and voting period. The following are the deadlines and dates of sessions for the Candidate Academy:

    • Deadline: Manifestos - Thursday 22 February 2024 (12:00 noon)
    • Deadline (REVISED): Photos & Videos- Monday 26 February 2024 (17:00)
    • Deadline (REVISED): Social Media Accounts - Monday 26 February 2024 (17:00 noon)
    • Workshop: Designing Your Campaign with Adobe - MR1, Union 1 - Monday 26 February 2024 (16:00-17:00)
    • Workshop: Beyond the Poster - Ideas for Innovative Campaigning - MR2, Union 1 - Tuesday 27 February 2024 (16:00-17:00)
    • Workshop: Campaigning Sustainably - MR1, Union 1 - Wednesday 28 February 2024 (15:00-16:00)
    • Workshop: Student Engagement & Confident Networking - MR1 Union 1 - Friday 1 March 2024 (12:30-13:30)
    • Deadline: Campaigning Spending Records - Wednesday 6 March (12:00 noon)

    Official Elections Timetable

    • Monday 26 January 2026 - Nominations Open
    • Wednesday 11 March 2026, 12:00 (midday) - Nominations Close
    • Thursday 12 March 2026, 17:00 - Mandatory Candidate Briefing
    • Friday 13 March 2026 - Candidates Manifestos published
    • Monday 23 March 2026, 08:00 - Voting Opens
    • Wednesday 25 March 2026, 12:00 (midday) - Budget & Campaign Resources Deadline
    • Thursday 26 March 2026, 18:00 - Voting, Campaigning and Complaints Close
    • Friday 27 March 2026, 20:00 - Election Results Announced

    The Elections Rules and Complaints Procedure can be found here, and the Constitution can be found here.