Autumn Elections 2024
Nominations for our autumn elections have been extended, and you have until 4pm on Thursday 10th October to nominate yourself. You can still nomiante yourself for Student Senate, the Athletic Union Exec, Heath Park Exec, Welsh Exec, and the Societies, Volunteering and Student Media Exec.
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What positions are available?
There are many roles available in the Autumn Elections. Whether you want to lead and represent a group of students with similar circumstances to you, want to be involved in the policy making decisions of the students' union, or just want to get involved there is a role for you. Below you can see a list of the roles available and how many positions there are.
Some of the positions have particular eligibility requirements. You can click on the links below to find out more about what they involve and what you could expect to get up to if elected.
How do I find out about the candidates?
All candidates are asked to produce a manifesto for the election. This manifesto gives you are insight into what their priorities will be and why they think you should vote for them. These manifestos will become available to view prior to voting opening.
What are the key dates I need to remember?
- Nominations Open: Monday 16th September, 10am
- Nominations Close: Thursday 3rd October, 4pm
- Extended Nominations Close; Thursday 10th October, 4pm
- Voting Opens: Monday 21st October, 10am
- Voting Closes: Thursday 24th October, 4pm
- Results Expected: Friday 25th October
Are there any rules?
All of our elections are governed by our 4 election principles and our election regulations. The 4 key election principles are :
1. Students must be free to cast their vote without undue influence or pressure.
2. Obey the law, union and university policies
3. Candidates should focus on their own campaign and thus avoid interfering with the campaigning of others
4. Items produced or primarily used for your campaign must be accounted for within the given allowance in line with the unions’ financial election regulations.
These principles help to ensure our elections are as fair as possible and that all students have a fair opportunity to vote and take part in the process. The full election regulations can be found here (English/Cymraeg). If you are planning to run in the elections it is important that you read these in full.
If you wish to make a complaint about the conduct of a candidate or their campaign team during an election then you can do so via our Elections Complaints page. Any questions should be directed to our Elections Team at elections@cardiff.ac.uk.