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.
Election Forms
Notice of Candidacy Initial Expenditure Final Expenditure
Fall 2021 Election Timeline
For more information, contact sga@uno.edu. Open positions will be posted in the Spring prior to the filing period.
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October 7- October 14 |
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. |
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October 6 |
SGA Election Information Session | At this meeting you can meet the election staff, complete all your paperwork, and learn about what positions are open. |
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October 15 |
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. |
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October 18 |
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. |
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October 18 |
Campaigning Begins | Campaigning begins at 9:00 AM. Prior to this time, no one can post any campaign materials or actively seek votes. |
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October 21-22 |
General Election Voting | All enrolled students will receive an email to their UNO email address with their individual ballot. |
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October 22 |
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. |
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October 25 |
Unofficial Results Announced | Election results will be posted on SGA Social Media on or before this date. |
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October 29 |
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. |
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November 4-5 |
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. |
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November 1 |
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. |
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November 6 |
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. |
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November 6 |
Unofficial Runoff Results Announced | Election results will be posted on SGA Social Media on or before this date. |
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November 12 |
Run off Results Become Official | If the results are not formally challenged, the results become official. |
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November 3 (if no runoff) November 17 (if runoff required) |
Inauguration | New senators will be sworn in at this 5:00 senate meeting. |