Autumn Elections 2026

Welcome to your Elections hub! Here you’ll find key information about the upcoming elections happening within your Union, and how you can get involved.

Whether you’re voting for your student group committee or electing the new sabbatical officers who lead the SU, make sure you exercise your right to vote and get your voice heard.

Union Council Rep Elections

 

The elected Sports and Society/Media Representative will be required to attend 5 compulsory Union Council meetings throughout the duration of the academic year, as well as attending relevant Policy Forums to meaningfully contribute feedback and student voice.

The two elected Reps will provide a key voice on behalf of all Sports and Society/Media members, as well as sharing their insight and knowledge around this area of the student experience.

Nominations open 10:00 on Friday 18 September and close 23:59 on Friday 16 October.

If you have any questions or you'd like a one-to-one chat with a member of staff about any of the roles, please get in touch at voice@su.rhul.ac.uk.

 
 

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key dates

  • Fri 18 Sep, 10:00 - Nominations Open
  • Fri 16 Oct, 23:59 - Nominations Close
  • Mon 19 Oct, 16:00 - Manifesto Deadline
  • Tue 20 Oct, 10:00 - Voting Opens
  • Thu 22 Oct, 14:00 - Voting Closes
  • Fri 23 Oct, 16:00 - Results Published
 


Sports Representative

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Societies/Media Representative

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How to stand

No elections are currently running

Nominations open 10:00 on Friday 18 September and close 23:59 on Friday 16 October.

To nominate yourself, all you have to do is click ‘Stand’, complete the information, and submit your nomination.

There are two positions available: one Sports Representative and one Societies/Media Representative.

You must also be enrolled as a student in the 2026/27 academic year.