Students' Union Elections

The Students' Union elections are a legal requirement that ensures our organisation is led by its members, you, the students. They are hosted annually in Term 2, to elect student representatives for the following academic year (e.g. July 1^st 2026 - June 30^th 2027). If necessary, a By-Election is held to fill any remaining vacant positions. 

Elections are a key part of our democratic process that elect the officers that will lead WinchSU in working for, and representing, student interests on campus and beyond. There are full-time (paid) Presidents, and student Part-Time Officers (part-time, voluntary) positions available each election.

Elections 2026

Please find below the timetable for Winchester Students’ Union Officer Elections 2026/27:

- Nominations open:  Monday 26^th January 2026, 9am

- Nominations close:  Wednesday 18^th February 2026, 12pm

- Candidate Development Weeks:  w/c 23rd February 2026 + w/c 2nd March 2026

- Campaigning begins:  Monday 9th March 2026, 9am

- Candidate Q&A:  Monday 9th March 2026, 6pm

- Voting opens:  Monday 9th March 2026, 9pm

- Voting closes:  Friday 13th March 2026, 3pm

- Results:  Friday 13th March 2026, 9pm