Election Information

The University of New Orleans Student Government Association (SGA) is made up of graduate and undergraduate students elected to represent students at the University. UNO SGA allocates over $100,000 a year to RSOs, student initiatives, sports clubs, and other various student-run organizations through legislation and budget allocations. UNO SGA also sponsors initiatives that address pressing issues on campus, from the sexual assault policy to accessibility for students with disabilities. UNO SGA seeks to play a role in all aspects of University life, from academic success and diversity to funding and dining.

Fall 2020 Election Timeline

For more information, contact sga@uno.edu. Open positions will be posted in the Spring prior to the filing period.

September 21-25	Election Filing Period	Candidates can stop by the SGA office to complete a Notice of Candidacy Form. At this time the SGA office will confirm a student’s eligibility. During this time candidates will also meet with the Election Commissioner.
September 22 & 23 12:00-1:30	SGA Election Information Session	At this meeting you can meet the election staff, complete all your paperwork, and learn about what positions are open.
September 28	Initial Expenditure Report due by 4:30 PM	This form is an estimate of campaign expenses. It may be submitted in person, or scanned and emailed to sga@uno.edu.
September 28	Sample Ballot Posted	The SGA will post a sample ballot on the SGA office window and on SGA social media. This is the first announcement of the candidates.
September 28	Campaigning Begins	Campaigning begins at 9:00 AM. Prior to this time, no one can post any campaign materials or actively seek votes.
October 6-7	General Election Voting	All enrolled students will receive an email to their UNO email address with their individual ballot.
October 8	Final Expenditure Report due by 4:30 PM	This form is a statement of your actual campaign expenses. It may be submitted in person, or scanned and emailed to sga@uno.edu.
October 8	Unofficial Results Announced	Election results will be posted on SGA Social Media on or before this date.
October 13	Results Become official if uncontested (and no runoff is required)	If the results are not formally challenged, and there are no runoffs the results become official.
October 13-14	Runoff Election if Needed	If no candidate received at least 50% of the votes, then the election will be a runoff between the top 2 candidates. Process will be the same as general election.
October 13	Runoff Initial Expenditure due by 4:30 PM	This form is an estimate of campaign expenses for the runoff. It may be submitted in person, or scanned and emailed to sga@uno.edu.
October 14	Runoff Final Expenditure due by 4:30 PM.	This form is a statement of your actual campaign expenses for the runoff. It may be submitted in person, or scanned and emailed to sga@uno.edu.
October 14	Unofficial Runoff Results Announced	Election results will be posted on SGA Social Media on or before this date.
October 19	Run off Results Become Official	If the results are not formally challenged, the results become official.
October 21	Swearing in of New Senators	Takes place before the regular scheduled October 21 Senate Meeting.