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.

Key Dates:

UWSA elections run on a six-week cycle. 

Nomination Period: Monday, January 26 at 9 a.m. (CST) – Thursday, February 5 by 6 p.m. (CST)
All Candidates Training and Campaign Preparation Period: Monday, February 9 – Friday, February 20
Headshot Photo Days (candidates may book a 15-minute session): TBA
Campaign Period: Monday, February 23 at 9 a.m. (CST) – Friday, February 27 by 6 p.m. (CST). 
Voting Period: Monday, March 2 at 9 a.m. (CST) – Wednesday, March 4 by 6 p.m. (CST).

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

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