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, as per Section 5 of our By-laws, run on a six-week cycle. 

Nomination Period:  January 27 – February 6 by 6:00 PM CST.
All Candidates Training and Campaign Preparation Period: February 10 – 21
Headshot Photo Days (candidates may book a 15-minute session): Tuesday, February 11 – Thursday, February 13 from 10AM – 3PM
Campaign Period: February 24 – 28. Candidates are prohibited from campaigning in-person during Voting Period but may continue online.
Voting Period: March 3 – 5 by 6:00 PM CST

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 

The Chief Elections Commissioner and General Manager are responsible for ensuring a fair and unbiased election and managing all complaints, disputes, and violations of the By-Laws. Any member of the association can file a complaint against a campaign. 

Complaints about nominations and polling may be reported to the CEC. Conduct complaints, including disputes between election campaign participants, may be reported to the General Manager. Complaints regarding the conduct of the CEC or the General Manager may be reported directly to the chair of the EAB at chair@theuwsa.ca. 

The Election Accountability Board (EAB) comprises the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Chair of the Board of Directors, and one additional member as selected by the COO. The EAB acts on behalf of the UWSA membership to support the Election Staff in managing a fair and transparent election and referenda process.

Election Staff Contacts

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