Student Assembly Fall 2023 Election

September 18, 2023

Election Results

Meet the Candidates here

Candidate Forum

Fall 2023 Election Calendar

Candidate Information Sessions

  • Monday, September 18, 2023 3-4 PM in 413 Willard Straight Hall.
  • Friday, September 22, 2023 3-4 PM via Zoom.

Deadline for Election Registration

  • Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 11:59 PM (EST) on-line registration form submission and completed petitions submitted to 109 Day Hall.

Mandatory Campaign Meeting

  • Thursday, September 28, 2023 7-8 PM in B75 Warren Hall. Campaigning begins immediately after this meeting.

Candidates Debate/Forum

  • Friday, September 29, 2023 3-5 PM in B75 Warren Hall.

Campaigning Concludes

  • Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 11:59 PM.

Voting Begins

  • ​​Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 10 AM

Voting Ends

  • Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 11:59 PM (EST).

Expense Reports Due

  • Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 11:59 PM (EST). 

Challenges Due

  • Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 11:59 PM (EST)

Challenge Hearings

  • Friday, October 13, 2023 (if necessary)

Earliest Results Will Be Announced

  • Monday, October 16, 2023
Registration Materials:
Additional Forms:
Election Rules:

Become a Candidate

Available Seats (Fall 2023)
  • College of Architecture, Art and Planning Representative
    • One (1) seat
    • Requires 25 petition signatures
  • College of Arts and Sciences Representative
    • Three (3) seats
    • Requires 75 petition signatures
  • College of Engineering Representative
    • One (1) seat
    • Requires 50 petition signatures
  • College of Human Ecology Representative
    • One (1) seat
    • Requires 25 petition signatures
  • Dyson School of Business Representative
    • One (1) seat
    • Requires 25 petition signatures
  • Freshman Representative
    • Four (4) Seats
    • Requires 25 Petition Signatures
  • School of Hotel Administration Representative
    • One (1) seat
    • Requires 25 petition signatures
  • Students With Disabilities Representative At-Large
    • One (1) seat
    • Requires 50 petition signatures
  • Transfer Representative
    • One (1) Seat
    • Requires 25 petition Signatures
  • Undesignated Representative At-Large
    • Two (2) Seats
    • Requires 100 petition signatures

Application Process:
You must do these 7 things prior to becoming a candidate:
  1. Review the details for the open seats listed above to determine the race in which you will run. 
  2. Review the Election Rules to ensure your eligibility.
    1. Include a 1250 character Candidate Statement
    2. Attach a photo (or have one taken of you)
  3. Review petition requirements for each seat listed below and gather petition signatures *It is suggested that you gather more than the requisite number in the event that a signature is invalid.*
  4. Attend the mandatory campaign meeting on Thursday, September 28 from 7-8 PM in B75 Warren Hall.
  5. Attend at least one Student Assembly meeting held weekly on Thursdays from 4:45 pm to 6:30 pm in the Memorial Room (Willard Straight Hall) or virtually via Zoom.
  6. ​Apply for at least one Student Assembly Committee through the online committee form.
If you have any questions or concerns, email the Student Assembly Elections Committee at sa-elections@cornell.edu.