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CANDIDATE RESOURCES

Election Rules

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Expenses

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TRAINING

Attending a training session is a mandatory part of the nominations process. Please sign up for a session below.

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Candidate Training - Peterborough - 26th Feb

Date & time: Thu 26 Feb 2026, noon - 1pm

Places available: Unlimited

Join Union for Candidate Training for the Leadership Election 2026.

This session will take you through all the necessary information about the rules and regulations of the election, as well as info on how to make your campaign stand out.

Attendance at a training session is mandatory for all candidates. If you cannot attend this session please sign up for another or take the self-guided training.

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OUR ELECTIONS TIMELINE

Nominations Open

12th January 2026 @ 9:00am

This is the time to get your nomination in! If you would like to run you’ll need to submit a nomination, a manifesto, a photo, and an eligibility form.

Nominations Period

12th January 2026-27th February 2026

If you would like to run in the Leadership Election during this time you will need to ensure you complete your application, attend a 1:1, and attend training.

Nominations Close

27th February 2026 @ 12:00pm

Ensure you have completed your application by this point; you will be notified if you are officially a candidate – keep an eye on your student emails!

Voting Opens

5th March 2026 @ 9:00am

Voting is open across all campuses online! Cast your votes and have your say in who leads your Union! Candidates will be out campaigning, so make sure you talk to them to find out who they are and what they want to bring to your Union.

Voting Closes

11th March 2026 @ 2:00pm

Voting closes automatically at 2pm. Ensure you have cast your votes by this point.

Results Announced

12th March 2026

The results of the election will be announced online – further details TBC.

JOB PACKS

WRITTLE, LONDON, AND PETERBOROUGH OFFICERS JOB DESCRIPTION > CAMBRIDGE AND CHELMSFORD OFFICERS JOB DESCRIPTION > EDUCATION OFFICER JOB DESCRIPTION > WELFARE & LIBERATION OFFICER JOB DESCRIPTION > PRESIDENT JOB DESCRIPTION >

Checklist

In order to have your application approved there are certain things you must do. Have you:

Submitted your manifesto and photo?
Attended a training session?
Completed your eligibility form?

CONTACT US

If you have any questions about running in the election we recommend booking a 1:1 meeting with a member of Union staff. You can do that with the button below

Send us an Email

Demi Smith

Democracy Coordinator

Mike Hill

Deputy Returning Officer