Elections are an exciting time, and this year promises to be even more exciting, with an enormous number of candidates running and many contested races. Want to know more about who's running and how get involved? Read on!
Learn about the candidates
A total of 16 candidates are running in this year's Students' Union Executive/Boad of Governors Representative races, plus a referendum and plebiscite question. The candidates are:
President
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Vice President (External)
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Vice President (Academic)
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Vice President (Student Life)
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Vice President (Operations and Finance)
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Board of Governors Representative
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Referendum: Student Events Initiative
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Plebiscite: Campus Recreation Enhancement Fund
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You can learn more about the canadidates by following the election coverage at The Gateway or by reading their bios on the elections website.
Attend a forum
One of the best ways to say informed during the election campaign is to attend one or more of the forums, to hear the candidates speak, debate and answer student questions. The following forums are currently scheduled:
Augustana Forum
Monday, February 26 @ 6:00 PM
Wahkotowin Lodge, Main Forum Building Basement, Augustana Campus
SUBstage Forum #1
Wednesday, February 28 @ 12:00 PM
Main Floor, Students' Union Building
Half of the races and/or referenda will be participating
SUBstage Forum #2
Thursday, March 1 @ 12:00 PM
Main Floor, Students' Union Building
Half of the races and/or referenda will be participating
Campus Saint-Jean Forum
Friday, March 2 @ 12:00 PM
Pavillion McMahon, salon des étudiants, Campus Saint-Jean
Myer Horowitz Forum
Monday, March 5 @ 12:00 PM
Myer Horowitz Theatre, 2nd Floor Students' Union Building
Classes on North Campus will be cancelled from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM so students can attend the forum
Residence Forum
March 6 @ Time TBA
Lister Residence, Dining Hall
Vote!
Voting will take place online on March 7 & 8! You'll receive an email with a link to vote, or you can visit su.ualberta.ca/vote on those days. Ballots are ranked preferentially, and students also have the opportunity to vote for "None of the Above" if none of the candidates appeal to them.
Run for Students' Council
Want to get even more involved? Nominations for the Students' Council elections will remain open until March 13. The nomination package, and more information about how to run, is available here.