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Elections

Student Government elections are held in the Spring and Fall of each year. The Executive Branch and Senators (by College) are elected in the Spring. In the Fall, Senators are elected according to living areas (on campus, off campus and family housing).  

To qualify to run in the elections, a student must fill out the appropriate forms with the Supervisor of Elections.

The Spring 2013 Student Government Elections are here!  Qualifying & Slating for Senate and Executive candidates will be January 25th, 28th, & 29th.  Qualifying occurs in Reitz 284 from 9am-5pm & Slating in Reitz 285-287 from 9am-8pm.  The SG Elections will be held on February 19th and 20th from 8:30am-8:30pm. Also please note the deadline for all Absentee Ballot requests for satellite campuses is 5pm on 2/8/13. Check sg.ufl.edu/elections for more information.

Active campaigning begins February 12, 2013 and continues until February 21, 2013. A student can run as an independent candidate or they can slate with a party.  

The Student Body President, Vice President, and Treasurer are elected in the Spring. These officers serve for a one year term. Voting takes place for two days at various polling locations on campus. Student must have a photo ID to vote and know their UF ID number or have their Gator 1 card. Qualifying is held for three days during each election cycle; you may check back here for dates. 

Supervisor of Elections
elections@sg.ufl.edu


HISTORY
 
Election Results
Campaign Expense Reports

2012-2013 Election Dates
Spring 2013 Election:
February 19th and 20th
8:30AM-8:30PM
Election Results (pdf)

Fall 2012 Election:
October 2 & 3 8:30AM-8:30PM
(Run off: TBA)
Fall 2012 General Election Important Dates
Fall 2012 Contingency Plan

FOR THE VOTER
Absentee Ballot Application
Spring Polling Locations
Spring Candidates
What ballot do I get?
View Sample Ballots


FOR THE CANDIDATE

Election codes
Regulations regarding Email and Gator Nights!
Letter from the Vice President of Student Affairs and Student Body President

FORMS

Referendum Cover Sheet
Referendum Signature Sheet
Declaration of Independent Candidacy
Mandatory Meeting Excuse Form
Fair Market Value Form
Complaint Form
Slate Template for Parties

 

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