LEAD LIKE A STUDENT

YOU CHOOSE WHO LEADS YOUR COMMUNITY

From 10:00 Wednesday 14 May to 16:00 Thursday 15 May, you’ll vote for who you want to lead your communities this year. You’ll be voting for students to take on the below roles and lead Essex SU…

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So, how does it all work?

Essex SU is run by students, for students

Each year in May, students put themselves forward to run for part-time, voluntary positions to lead Essex SU. They campaign for votes and every Essex student will have an equal chance to 'vote like a student' and choose who they want to be elected into each of the roles.

This is the SU Communities Election.

The SU Communities Elections is broken down into these stages...

Interested in running? Let us know by expressing your interest by 23:59 Tuesday 29 April.

It’s the first step towards becoming Union or Campus Chair, a Council Rep or an SCO.

This is the phase where you can apply (put yourself forward) for a role.

You can only nominate yourself for one role.

Now that you’re a candidate, it is time to find out all of the details and ensure you understand the rules and procedure of the SU Communities Election. It is also an opportunity to find out anything you want to know before campaigning starts.

The candidate briefing is compulsory. You must attend at least one of the sessions.

All candidates will be announced by Essex SU as an official candidate in the SU Communities Election 2025/26.

You can start promoting that you are running for a position in the SU Communities Election!

It is your chance to do everything that you can to get the most votes in your category.

Use this period to convince the student body that you are the best person for the role and that they should vote for you.

Use posters, social media posts, leafleting and campaigning on campus.

The Campaign Hub will be available for all candidates in Colchester to use.

And voting is open! Now’s the time to make sure your audience are voting!!!

All eligible students can vote for who they want to lead Essex SU. Voting is available online and in voting booths on the Squares. This is when campaigning gets to its most intense and you’re pushing to get as many people to vote for you as possible.

Students vote in order of preference.

The results of the SU Communities Election 2025/26 are announced. If you’re a candidate, you cross your fingers that it’s you. Good luck!

HOW TO CREATE A CAMPAIGN

The ultimate step-by-step guide to creating your campaign!

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The Rules

The election is free, fair, competitive and safe.

The following rules have been designed to ensure this…

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We’re on a mission to be the world’s most student-centered organisation.

Join the vote like a student movement and help us to make this happen.

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