The moment to elect your student leaders has finally arrived! Voting is now open in this year's Leadership Elections for our full-time Sabbatical Officer roles and part-time School Rep and Community Officer positions!
It’s Leadership Elections time (screams in excitement)!
If you’re on campus, you know what that means... you’re going to be asked about 500 times if you’ve voted in the elections! So, make sure you vote and have your say!
On a serious note, please vote! It’s important to make an informed decision as the students elected will lead your Students’ Union for the next year. They’ll represent your interests and make decisions that will affect you and your friends here at Royal Holloway.
You may be asking, who should I vote for? In my opinion, the best way to decide is to check out all the manifestos and see whose aims resonate with you. You should also consider the person you’re voting for; do they have what it takes to implement what they have promised? Are they approachable? What makes them stand out from the rest? And, don't be afraid to reach out to the candidates if you have any questions or want to know more about their manifestos.
Voting is open from 10:00 on Tuesday 5 March to 14:00 on Thursday 7 March. Just over 48 hours to have your say! You can cast your vote on our elections website or in person at one of our polling stations!
Happy voting! <3
Vote Now!
How do I vote?
Voting couldn't be easier - simply head to our dedicated Elections hub using the button below, or via the RHSU app (search for 'Student Link' in the App Store or Google Play). You can also cast your vote in person at the voting booths in the Students' Union and the Library.
Still not sure who to vote for? You can check out all the candidate manifestos on our Leadership Elections hub.
Voting closes at 2pm on Thursday 7 March.
Why Should I Vote?
Aside from participating in democracy on campus? To celebrate the Leadership Elections, we've pulled out all the stops and come up with three ways to put money back in your pockets!
Win a Free Pizza Social
For the department with the best voter turnout, we’ll be putting on a pizza social just for you! Sounds good, right? Make sure you vote!!
Donations to the Access Fund
Don't forget that this year, to celebrate the Leadership Elections, we pledge to donate 10p to the Access Fund for every individual who votes between 5-7 March. If we reach 3500 voters, we will double this to 20p!
Win £50 for your student group
Are you a member of a student group? This year we're offering the chance for a group to win £50 paid into their restricted account by having the highest turnout as a percentage of their membership. If more than one group reaches the goal it will come down to who was the fastest so act quickly.
To keep things fair there are two prizes up for grabs, one for groups with over 50 members and one for groups with under 50 members.
Check out the live stats