SUA Elections
2025 Campus Elections!
Hello Prospective Candidates!
On behalf of the Elections Commission, we would like to formally thank you for participating in the Student Union Assembly Elections to positions for the 2025-2026 academic year! We look forward to an equitable, fair, and transparent election cycle.
Anybody interested in running for an elected office for this year's Spring Election, taking place Monday, May 13th- Friday, May 24th, should familiarize themselves with the SUA Elections Code. Currently registered undergraduate students can get information about running for office in the SUA Elections Packet
Upcoming Candidate Orientaiton Sessions (required)
Potential Candidates are required to attend one of the upcoming Candidate Orientation Sessions:
- Wednesday, February 19th, 4:30pm- 5:30pm
- Thursday, February 20th, 11:00am- 12:00pm
- Saturday, February 22nd, 11:30am- 12:30pm
- Monday, February 24th, 12:00pm- 1:00pm
- Monday, February 24th, 4:30pm- 5:30pm
- Wednesday, February 26th, 7:00pm- 8:00pm (ZOOM) Register HERE
In addition to attending one of the candidate orientation sessions, candidates are required to fill out the Official Petition for Candidacy Form in order to gain access to the nomination petition to collect signatures to qualify for the ballot.
Candidate Orientaiton Information
TBA
Elections Timeline
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Event |
Date |
Day, Time and Location |
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Officer Representative Nomination Petitions Open |
Monday, January 27, 2025 |
SUA Website and via Undergraduate Student Email |
Candidate Orientation(s) |
Wednesday, February 19th, 4:30pm- 5:30pm Thursday, February 20th, 11:00am- 12:00pm Saturday, February 22nd, 11:30am- 12:30pm Monday, February 24th, 12:00pm- 1:00pm Monday, February 24th, 4:30pm- 5:30pm Wednesday, February 26th, 7:00pm- 8:00pm (ZOOM) |
2/19/2025; 4:30-5:30 pm TBD 2/20/2025; 11:00 am- 12:00pm TBD 2/22/2025; 11:30 am-12:30 pm TBD 2/24/2025; 12:00- 1:00 pm TBD 2/24/2025; 4:30- 5:30 pm TBD 2/26/2025 7:00- 8:00 pm |
Officer/Representative Nomination Petitions Due |
Friday, March 7th, 2025 by 11:59 pm |
Google Form |
Current Officer Meet and Greet |
Contact the officer in the position you are seeking! |
|
Candidates Verification with Dean of Students Office |
Friday, March 18th |
Online |
Candidates May Begin Campaigning |
Monday, March 31st |
Campus-wide |
Mock Candidate Debates |
TBD |
Hybrid: In person Location TBD & zoom |
Candidate Debates |
TBD |
Hybrid: In person Location, TBD & zoom |
Voting Begins |
Monday, May 5th |
Monday, 5/5/2025; Students can vote via their UCSC portals online |
|
Campus Elections Forum |
TBD |
7:30 pm Hybrid: In person Location, TBD & zoom |
|
East Field Slug Games Get out the Vote Event |
TBD |
TBD |
Voting Ends |
Friday, May 16th |
Friday, 5/16/2025 |
Results Announced |
TBD |
Campus-Wide Email |
The student voice is a vital component of any university, and here at UCSC we rely on our SUA representatives to bring about significant improvements to student life and ensure that as members of this great school, we are able to leverage our power and bring value to the larger community.
The Elections Commission looks forward to helping everyone involved run transparent and clean campaigns. This year will bring unique challenges to the rules of campaigning in a hybrid fashion so please proceed with caution when campaigning and remember to double-check both the SUA Elections Code and Campaign Rules. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We thank you again for your participation and good luck!
Alyssa Obregon
SUA Elections Commissioner
SUA Elections Commissioners Email: suaec@ucsc.edu
Becca Mansergh
SUA Parliamentarian
SUA Elections Commissioners Email: suaparli@ucsc.edu
Travis S. Becker
Campus Elections Commissioner / SUA Advisor
