Royal Holloway Students' Union

Elect the students who run your Union.

We run elections across the year for Sabbatical Officers, Faculty and Department Reps, Community Officers and Union Council Reps. Stand for a role, or vote for who leads you.

See the three elections How to stand

Voting is open autumn electionsVote now. Your vote decides who represents you. Polls close Thu 22 Oct, 14:00. Voting openedTue 20 Oct10:00 Last chanceThu 22 Oct14:00 Cast your vote

Three elections, one year

Each election fills different roles. Pick one to see the dates, roles and resources.

autumn
elections Voting opens 20 Oct September to October Community Officers, Department Reps and Union Council Reps. Explore Autumn Elections leadership
elections 2026 results announced December to March Your full-time Sabbatical Officers, plus the RHSU Priority 8 vote. Explore Leadership Elections community
elections Coming in May May to June PGR, PGT and Students of Faith Community Officers. Explore Community Elections

What are you here to do?

Vote See what's open right now, meet the candidates and read their manifestos. Stand Check you're eligible, get the manifesto template and book candidate training. Get help FAQs, rules, the jargon buster, wellbeing support, or a 1:1 chat with staff.

The year at a glance

When each election runs in 2026/27.

SepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun Autumn Vote for your reps Leadership Pick your officers & priorities Community Back your community

Questions about elections?

Email voice@su.rhul.ac.uk or book a 1:1 chat with the Voice team.