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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 8th beginning at 10:00am, and they will close on Tuesday, April 9th at 10:00pm. Voting will take place on this site.

Get Informed

Elections Platforms

Make sure to be an informed voter! Your Senatorial, and Class Council candidates' platforms will be available on Hive website. You may simply click the "Senate," or "Class Council" tabs above to learn more about those vying for your support. Make a difference...GET OUT THERE AND VOTE on April 8th and 9th!

Voting

Polls will be open on Monday, April 8th beginning at 10:00am and will close on Tuesday, April 9th at 10:00pm. Voting will take place on this website. There are four Senate positions to be filled for each class. There are also eight Class Council positions to be filled for each graduating class year. Students may vote for up to three Class Senate candidates and eight Class Council candidates from their own graduating class year. Students may vote for up to five Senators-at-Large, one Vice Presidential canidate and one Presidental candidate.

Campus Times Endorsements

All Presidential/Vice Presidential Candidates will have an interview with the Campus Times on Tuesday, April 2nd at 7pm.

Important Dates:

Elections Interest Meetings

You must attend one interest meeting to be eligible for candidacy.

  • Thursday, March 21 from 7-8pm in the Gowen Room
  • Wednesday, March 27 from 6-7pm in the Gowen Room
  • Friday, March 29 from 1-2pm in the Gowen Room

Signatures and Platforms

Platforms are due online, click here or click on 'Run in an Election' by Saturday, March 30th at Noon. You can submit them starting from the first interest meeting.

Campaign Period

Campaigning begins 12:01am Monday, April 1st and ends Tuesday April 9th at 10pm when polls close. All campaign materials must be down within 48 hours after elections.

Presidental/Vp Debate

The debate will take place on Wednesday, April 3rd at 6:00pm in Hoyt Auditorium. The candidates will have an opportunity to answer questions about the SA, issues, and more. It will be moderated by the current SA President and VP, Roshal and Alina.

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 and Services, Policy and Review, and Communications and 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, Harika Kunchala (hkunchal@u.rochester.edu) or Advisor, Laura Ballou (laura.ballou@rochester.edu).