Elections

General Rules (Applicable to Both Special and General Elections)

Filing Process:

1. Submit an application via MineTracker. Prospective candidates must file before April 10, 2026.
2. Attend the mandatory Candidate Information Session. If a candidate cannot attend, they must meet with the SGA Supreme Court prior to Elections Week. The Candidate Information Sessions will occur during the week of April 13 to April 17, 2026. Multiple sessions (at least two) will be held during this week. 

Positions Available:

• General Election:

  • President
  • Vice-President of External Affairs
  • Vice-President of Internal Affairs
  • Senator at-Large (18)
  • Collegiate Senators (8) from: Liberal Arts, Engineering, Science, Business, Health Science, Nursing, Education, and Graduate programs.

• Special Election:

  • Specific positions will vary depending on vacancies at the time of the election.

Campaign Regulations:

• Campaign materials must adhere to University and the SGA Election Code policies.

Election Infractions:

• Students can submit a Violation Complaint Form if they believe election policies are not being followed. All complaints must be submitted before the end of the election period.

Endorsements:

• Each registered student organization may endorse only one candidate.
• Candidates may receive as many endorsements as desired, and endorsements must be submitted through the proper channels.

Expenditures:

• Campaign expenditures are limited to $100.00 for all candidates

Additional Information:

• Only currently enrolled students may vote.
• All candidates and election procedures must follow University Policy and the SGA Election Code.

Unique Aspects for General Elections:

• The general election typically involves a full set of positions for the upcoming academic year.
• Election week occurs once annually and allows students to vote for a wide range of positions.
• Terms of office begin on June 1 and end on May 31 of the following year.

Unique Aspects for Special Elections:

• Special elections are conducted to fill vacancies that arise between general election cycles.
• The positions available in special elections are typically limited to those vacated, and terms may be shorter than those for general elections.

This structure applies to both special and general elections, with specific details and dates announced before each election.