Running for an election is one of the ways to get involved in USG.

The Elections Commissioner is responsible for administering USG elections. This year, Alivia Rosendahl (alivia-rosendahl@uiowa.edu) serves as the Elections Commissioner. Alivia will ensure that the USG elections are administered fairly, and will be a valuable resource for anyone who wishes to run. Please reach out with any questions through email or visit SEC office hours (Mondays at 9:15-10:15 AM) at the USG office. 

If you are interested in running for student government, you MUST attend a candidate interest meeting. The three candidate interest meetings are listed below:

  • Monday, February 27th in IMU Room 337 (MGC Room)
    • Senator Interest: 7:00-7:45 PM
    • Executive Interest (President/VP): 8:00-8:30 PM
  • Wednesday, March 1st in IMU Room 335 (Divine Nine Room)
    • Senator Interest: 6:00-6:45 PM
    • Executive Interest (President/VP): 7:00-7:30 PM
  • Friday, March 3rd in IMU Room 166 (Iowa Theatre)
    • Senator Interest: 5:00-5:45 PM
    • Executive Interest (President/VP): 6:00-6:30 PM

2023 Election Timeline

Event Date
Collecting Petition Signatures Monday, February 27th - Friday, March 10th at 11:59 PM
Campaigning Sunday, March 19th - Wednesday, March 29th
President & Vice President Candidate Town Hall TBA
Voting Monday, March 27th - Wednesday, March 29th
Certification of Results Thursday, March 30th
Announcement of Results Friday, March 31st

 

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in elections, please contact Alivia Rosendahl in advance. If you require a paper petition, deadlines will be extended to be due the following morning at 8 AM. 
 

Campaign Violations

Violations procedures are outlined in the USG Elections code and will result in demerits. If you believe a violation has happened, please submit it for our review.

Complaint violations are determined by the Elections Committee Board (ECB) by the Student Election Commissioner, the Assistant Student Elections Commissioner, and the Chief Justice. Any party to a complaint can file an appeal. Appeals must be filed within 24 hours of the ECB decision. Appeals must be in writing and no longer than 500 words. Verbal appeals will not be accepted. All appeals are sent to the Student Judicial Court. Submit an appeal here. 

How can I run?

Contains the text "1. President and Vice President - Two people run on an "Executive Ticket" and create a campaign together"

President and Vice President

Two people run on an "Executive Ticket" and create a campaign together.

2. Senator Ticket - Up to twenty people create a campaign together

Senator Ticket

Up to 20 people create a campaign together.

Contains the text "3. Independent Senator - Run independently- At least seven seats must be filled by independent senators"

Independent Senator

Run independently. at least 7 seats must be filled by independent senators.

4. Constituency Senator - Run independently for any of the eight constituencies - Constituency Senators are elected by the constituency they represent. International, black, disability, Latinx, LGBTQ+, Asian Pacific Islander, Veteran, Native American

Constituency Senator

Run independently for any of the 8 constituencies. Constituency Senators are elected by the constituency they represent.