Students' Union Elections

The Students' Union elections are a legal requirement that ensures our organisation is led by its members, you, the students. They are hosted annually in Term 2, to elect student representatives for the following academic year (e.g. July 1^st 2026 - June 30^th 2027). If necessary, a By-Election is held to fill any remaining vacant positions. 

Elections are a key part of our democratic process that elect the officers that will lead WinchSU in working for, and representing, student interests on campus and beyond. There are full-time (paid) Presidents, and student Part-Time Officers (part-time, voluntary) positions available each election.

Elections 2026 – Could YOU lead WinchSU next year?

Nominations for Winchester Students’ Union Officer Elections open on Monday 26^th January 2026 – could you lead WinchSU next year and represent students’ views to the University and beyond? Roles available include full-time paid President jobs (circa £26,111 salary) and student Part-Time Officers (voluntary leadership roles undertaken alongside your studies). 

Click the following link to register your interest, and we’ll contact you with more information about Elections 2026! Register Your Interest Here

Please find below the timetable for Winchester Students’ Union Officer Elections 2026/27:

- Nominations open:  Monday 26^th January 2026, 9am

- Nominations close:  Wednesday 18^th February 2026, 12pm

- Candidate Development Weeks:  w/c 23rd February 2026 + w/c 2nd March 2026

- Campaigning begins:  Monday 9th March 2026, 9am

- Candidate Q&A:  Monday 9th March 2026, 6pm

- Voting opens:  Monday 9th March 2026, 9pm

- Voting closes:  Friday 13th March 2026, 3pm

- Results:  Friday 13th March 2026, 9pm

Why not come to one of our 'Thinking of Nominating Yourself ' Elections Information Drop-In Sessions, where we can give you an overview of the elections process and answer any questions you may have. During these drop-in sessions, you can also speak to one of our friendly outgoing Officers about what it's like to run for election, and hear their own experiences and top tips from their time as an elected officer! Drop by any time during the below sessions to chat to us and find out more:

- ‘Thinking of Nominating Yourself?’ elections information drop-ins:

     - Friday 30th January 2026, 10.30-11.30am (SU Meeting Room, Level 3 KAC)

     - Tuesday 3rd February 2026, 4-5pm (SU Meeting Room, Level 3 KAC)

     - Monday 9th February 2026, 5-6pm (ONLINE via Teams - Click to join)

     - Thursday 12th February 2026, 2-3pm (ONLINE via Teams – Click to join)

     - Tuesday 17th February 2026, 10-11am (SU Meeting Room, Level 3 KAC)

RECOMMEND A FRIEND 

Do you know someone who you think would make a great Students' Union Officer? Perhaps you have a friend or classmate who is passionate about welfare, student rights, and improving the student experience, and you want to give them a confidence boost they may need to run for election? Now, you can 'Recommend a Friend' via our short, anonymous form!