Students' Association Elections
Thank you for participating in the Students' Association Elections! Whether you are running for a position or becoming an informed voter, your involvement is important. Polls will be open on Monday, April 9th beginning at 10:00am, and they will close on Tuesday, April 10th at 10:00pm. Voting will take place on this site.
Get Informed
Elections Platforms
Make sure to be an informed voter! Your Presidential, Senatorial, and Class Council candidates'' platforms are available on the Hive website. You may simply click the "President," "Senate," or "Class Council" tabs above to learn more about those vying for your support. Make a difference...GET OUT THERE AND VOTE!
Voting
Polls will be open on Monday, April 9 beginning at 10:00am and will close on Tuesday, April 10 at 10:00pm. Voting will take place on this website. Only one presidential and vice-presidential ticket may win election, while there are four Senate positions to be filled for each class, and five to be filled at-large. There are also eight Class Council positions to be filled for each graduating class year. Students may vote for up to four Class Senate candidates and eight Class Council candidates from their own graduating class year. All students may vote for up to one President/Vice President ticket and up to five at-large Senators (regardless of graduating class year).
Presidential Debate
The Presidential Debate will be at 6:00pm in the Gowen Room, Wilson Commons on Wednesday, April 4.
Campus Times Endorsements
All Presidential/Vice Presidential Candidates will be having their Campus Times endorsement interviews on during the week of April 2. The time is to be determined by the Campus Times.
Voting
Polls will be open on Monday, April 9 beginning at 10:00am, and will close on Tuesday, April 10 at 10:00pm. Voting will occur on this site.
Important Dates
Elections Interest Meetings
You must attend one interest meeting to be eligible for candidacy.
- Wednesday, March 28, 7:00-8:00pm in the Gowen Room, Wilson Commons
- Thursday, March 29, 7:00-8:00pm in the Gowen Room, Wilson Commons
- Friday, March 30, 3:00-4:00pm in the Gowen Room, Wilson Commons
Signatures and Platforms
Platforms are due online (you must declare candidacy by registering online) by Saturday, March 31 at 12 PM. You can submit them starting from the first interest meeting.
Campaign Period
Campaigning begins Monday, April 2 at 12:01am and ends Tuesday, April 10th at 10pm when polls close. All campaign materials must be down within 48 hours after elections.
About the Positions
As the Students' Association's Executive Branch, the President and Vice President are the official representatives of the SA . The President and Vice President are responsible for the implementation and execution of all legislation passed by the Senate. Additionally, in their capacity as the figureheads of student government, the President and Vice President meet frequently with deans, faculty, and other administrators on a regular basis in order to improve the quality of student services.
The Students' Association Senate is the legislative body of student government. Charged with the task of bettering student life, the Senate works to pass legislation and oversee the operation of student organizations. Comprised of four standing committees: Appropriations, Projects & Services, Policy & Review, and Communications & Public Relations, the Senate aims to advocate for all students. If you are interested in getting involved but do not want to run as a Senator, you can also apply for an appointed position in SA Government.
Class Councils (PDF) are programming groups that promote class unity and school spirit by planning events and creating traditions. Each graduating class elects eight representatives to their respective Councils.
If you are interested in getting involved in SA Government, but do not want to run as a Senator, you can also apply for an appointed position in SA Government by contacting the President.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact the Elections Chair Henry Macias (hmacias@u.rochester.edu) or Advisor Laura Ballou (laura.ballou@rochester.edu).
