Elections
The Student Senate Election Commission is established as a non-partisan body to ensure a fair elections process. The commission sets all deadlines and polling dates, establishes voting methods for students, coordinates debates, and oversees any campaign violations and investigations. Members are appointed to their positions prior to election season.
Elections Commission
Garrett Farlow, chair
Tyler Heinen
Freshman Elections
Violations
To submit a violation, please complete the Code Violation Complaint Form and email it to election@ku.edu or submit it to the Memorial Unions Administrative Office during regularly scheduled business hours.
Elections Schedule
February 2 – Official coalition registration may begin
February 6 – Students may begin filing with the Elections Commission
March 6 – Organization visits may begin
March 6 – Campaign materials may be distributed
March 20, 5:00 PM – Filing deadline for Presidential/Vice-Presidential tickets
March 20 – Chalking may begin
March 27, 5:00 PM – Filing deadline for Senatorial candidates running with a coalition
March 27, 5:00 PM – Coalition Charter due
April 3, 5:00 PM – Filing deadline for independent Senatorial candidates
April 3 – Passive Tabling may begin
April 12 – Active Tabling begins
April 12, 6:00 AM – Polls officially open
April 13, 4:00 PM – Polls officially close
April 17, 5:00 PM – All campaign materials must be removed
For any questions, please see the FAQ. Further comments or inquiries should be sent to the Elections Commission at election@ku.edu
