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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

Spring 2021 Election Timeline 

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

March 8-12

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. 
During this time candidates will also meet with the Election Commissioner. 

March 9
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.

March 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.

March 15

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 15

Campaigning Begins Campaigning begins at 9:00 AM. Prior to this time, no one can post any campaign materials or actively seek votes.
March 16 Debate Candidates for President and Vice President are invited to participate in this debate.

March 18-19

General Election Voting All enrolled students will receive an email to their UNO email address with their individual ballot.

March 19

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.

March 20

Unofficial Results Announced Election results will be posted on SGA Social Media on or before this date.

March 24

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.

March 25-26

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 26

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.

March 27

Unofficial Runoff Results Announced Election results will be posted on SGA Social Media on or before this date.

March 31

Run off Results Become Official If the results are not formally challenged, the results become official.

 

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