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.

Spring 2020 Election Timeline

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

March 5-12	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.
March 10 Time TBD	SGA Election Forum	At this meeting you can meet the election staff, complete all your paperwork, and learn about what positions are open
March 13	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.
March 13	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.
March 13	Candidate meeting with Election Commissioner	Each candidate must schedule a meeting to discuss the election rules and timeline.
March 13	Campaigning Begins	Campaigning begins at 9:00 AM. Prior to this time, no one can post any campaign materials or actively seek votes.
March 19-20	General Election Voting	All enrolled students will receive an email to their UNO email address with their individual ballot.
March 20	Final Expenditure Report due by 9:00 AM	This form is a statement of your actual campaign expenses. It may be submitted in person, or scanned and emailed to sga@uno.edu.
March 23	Unofficial Results Announced	Election results will be posted on SGA Social Media on or before this date.
March 27	Results Become official if uncontested (and no runoff is required)	In the results are not formally contested, and there are no runoffs the results become official.
March 26-27	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.
March 25	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.
March 27	Runoff Final Expenditure due by 9:00 AM	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.
March 30	Unofficial Runoff Results Announced	Election results will be posted on SGA Social Media on or before this date.
April 3	Run off Results Become Official	In the results are not formally contested, the results become official.
April 23	Inauguration	Inauguration takes place at the final senate session of the semester.