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Aston SU Elections
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ELECTIONS

GET INVOLVED

Aston Students’ Union is a democratic organisation that is run by its members. That includes YOU!

You have a massive say in how the Students’ Union works, and every year we hold elections to determine who will lead the direction of the SU and be your student officers. Every student at Aston has the opportunity to shape our Union and our Elections are a big part of that.

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CURRENT ELECTIONS

No current elections

There aren’t any live elections right now. Check back soon for dates, roles and how to take part.

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KEY DATES

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Wednesday

8th Oct

10AM

Nominations Open

Friday

17th Oct

12PM

Nominations Close

Tuesday

21st Oct

1PM – 3PM

Candidate Training (Day 1)

Wednesday

22nd Oct

1PM – 3PM

Candidate Training (Day 2)

Wednesday

29th Oct

12PM

Manifesto Deadline

Monday

3rd Nov

10AM

Voting Starts

Wednesday

5th Nov

2PM

Voting Closes

Friday

7th Nov

1PM

Results Announced

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FAQs

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED!

Who can take part in elections?

If you’re a student at Aston you can take part in the elections – whether that’s to nominate or vote. You must have opted in to Aston Students' Union membership. There is no charge to be a member of Aston SU.

For the Full-Time, or Sabbatical roles, you must be prepared to undertake a year's full-time, paid work in the Students' Union. Students often do this as a Placement role, or in the year immediately after graduating.

How does it work?

As with most elections, to be elected, you'll have to get the highest number of votes! All Aston Students' Union members will be able to submit their vote electronically. The voting system used is called Alternative Voting – you can learn about it here:

How are the elections run?

During the elections there is a nomination period where students can put themselves or someone else forward as a candidate for a role. At this time no candidate should be campaigning.

Then there is a voting period where all students will be able to vote on which candidate they would like to be elected.

Shortly after, the votes will be counted, and results will be announced. To ensure the fair running of the elections the Deputy Returning Officer (DRO) will oversee the elections voting period.

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