Autumn Elections 2026

Your reps. Your communities. Your vote.

This election fills our remaining Community Officer and Department Rep roles, plus any remaining Student Group positions, and introduces Union Council to the student body, with students electing their representatives.

Vote and see candidates Key dates

autumn elections Nominations 18 Sep to 16 Oct. Voting 20 to 22 Oct. Results 23 Oct. See the candidates

Vote and meet the candidates

Live status for this election. Log in with your Royal Holloway account to vote.

What's up for election

Three kinds of role. Pick one to see the posts and who's standing.

community
officers Drive forward our Student Communities and represent underrepresented groups of students on campus. Community Officer Elections department
reps Be the voice of your department, working alongside the VP Education to support academic representation. Department Rep Elections union council
reps Represent our sport and society members on Union Council. Union Council Rep Elections

Key dates

All times are UK time.

18 SepNominations open10:00

16 OctNominations close23:59

19 OctManifesto deadline16:00

20 OctVoting opens10:00

22 OctVoting closes14:00

23 OctResults live16:00

Resources

Navigating elections and campaigning can be a daunting prospect, but it doesn't have to be. Get a step ahead with these guides.

Jargon busterPDF guide → Manifesto templatePDF guide → Manifesto guidePDF guide → Campaign planning packPDF guide → WellbeingPDF guide → Photo submission guidancePDF guide →

Submitting a complaint

Complaints are considered by the Students’ Union in line with the rules and regulations and our members code of conduct. All complaints must be submitted via email to voice@su.rhul.ac.uk within 24 hours of an incident taking place and no later than 2 hours after voting closes. Complaints will be reviewed by the Deputy Returning Officer.

Questions about elections?

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