UWSA Elections

The UWSA General Election is where students can run for an Executive Team position (President, Vice-President Student Affairs, and Vice-President External Affairs), Emerging Leader Director position, a Board of Director position, a Senate position or a Board of Regents seat.

Indigenous Student Council Elections 2027

Nomination Dates:

  • Nominations Open: TBA
  • Nominations Close: TBA

All times will be in Central Standard Time (Winnipeg). 

Voting Dates:

  • Voting Open: TBA
  • Voting Close: TBA

All times will be in Central Standard Time (Winnipeg). 

Eligibility: Only Indigenous students can run for a position and vote in the election.

The QR code has been sent by email to eligible participants. You can also sign up by filling out the Indigenous Student Council Nomination Form.

If you have any questions, please contact the Chief Elections Commissioner, Azeezah Ibrahim, at cec@theuwsa.ca.

Information on the past General Election (2027)

Learn more about your 2026 General Election candidates by reading our Voter’s Guide: General Elections Voters Guide 2026

Voting Period: TBA

In-Person Voting Locations

  • TBA

Candidates are prohibited from campaigning in-person during Voting Period but may continue online.

Key Dates:

UWSA elections run on a six-week cycle. 

Nomination Period: TBA
All Candidates Training and Campaign Preparation Period: TBA
Headshot Photo Days (candidates may book a 15-minute session): TBA
Campaign Period: TBA

Candidate Speeches:TBA

  • Board of Directors – TBA
  • Vice-President External Affairs – TBA
  • President – TBA
  • Vice-President Student Affairs – TBA

Voting Period: TBA

In-Person Voting Locations

  • TBA

Candidates are prohibited from campaigning in-person during Voting Period but may continue online.

Learn more about your 2027 General Election candidates by reading our Voter’s Guide: General Elections Voters Guide 2027

Want to learn more about the Elections?! View our Candidates Guide for a comprehensive run-down of our elections:  GE Candidate Guide 2027

Governing documents 

In accordance with the By-law 5 – Elections and Referenda, the UWSA General Election will be held online and in-person with virtual and in-person balloting and campaigning.

Candidates can review Election By-Laws in Sections 4 and 5 of the UWSA By-Laws. 

Appeals and Complaints 

All Appeals and Complaints for the UWSA General Elections will follow the UWSA By-Law and the UWinnipeg Respectful Work and Learning Policy.

Complaints will only be formally received by filling out this form here: https://theuwsa.formstack.com/forms/electioncomplaint

Please go to Page 29, Section D – Election Violations, Complaints, and Accountability for more information: UWSA By-Laws Last Updated January 2025

Please also see The UWinnipeg Respectful Work and Learning Policy here: https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/respect/respect-policy.html

Election Staff Contacts

Azeezah Ibrahim (she/her)
Chief Elections Commissioner (CEC)
Email: cec@theuwsa.ca

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