The Student Government Association is made up of both executive and senatorial positions - all of which are filled by student representatives who are elected for seats available at various times throughout the academic year. SGA is committed to a fair and transparent election process that is open to those interested in leadership and advocacy on our campus. Any fully matriculated UVM undergraduate student may run for a senate seat - regardless of their previous involvement in SGA.
All elections are overseen by the Elections Committee, which is chaired by the Chair of Elections. This committee oversees the promotion, execution, and rules of the elections - and is made up of Senators who are not planning to return to the Senate. If you have any questions regarding SGA Senate Elections, please contact Elections Committee Chair Raemi Charles (Raemi.Charles@uvm.edu).
First Year Senatorial Elections - 8 Seats
In order to allow new students a voice in their student experience, 8 senate seats are held specifically for First Year students each year. Elections for these seats occur each September. All students are able to vote in this election. To be on the ballot for this election you must attend an information session (learn more about when and where at this link), submit an elections waiver (available online, at this link) acknowledging your understanding of SGA election rules, and obtain an elections packet (downloadable at this link). A limit of $50.00 per candidate is placed on all campaign efforts for this election.
Process for Running
- Attend an SGA Information session - find out when and where here!
- Complete the SGA First Year Election Waiver to express your interest in running for SGA Senate.
- Any receipts for costs incurred for your campaign should be sent, along with your platform and waiver, in PDF form to uvmsga@uvm.edu.
If you have additional questions or concerns, please reach out to the SGA Elections Committee Chair Raemi.Charles@uvm.edu.
Fall 2023 First Year Candidate Platforms
- Emma Ricks (PDF)
- Kennedy Connors (PDF)
- Cooper Bullock (PDF)
- Rosalie Casavant (PDF)
- John DePalma (PDF)
- Emily Garcia (PDF)
- Jack Badeer (PDF)
- Ryan Gove (PDF)
- Maddi Rice (PDF)
- Avery Holmes (PDF)
- Magdalena Keppel (PDF)
- Bridgette Martin (PDF)
- Cole Esbin (PDF)
- Jaden Grace (PDF)
- Matisse Arnone (PDF)
- Merrick Modun (PDF)
- Chloe Kalp (PDF)
- Sara Ambrose (PDF)
- Cameron Laychak (PDF)
- Jacob Fleming (PDF)
- Rebecca Torres (PDF)
- Camden Abair (PDF)
- Rawley Gottfurcht (PDF)
- Ava Purcell (PDF)
- Freddie Tagupa (PDF)
- Jasmine Thompson (PDF)
Voting
Campus-wide voting for SGA First Year Senators will occur on UVM Clubs from September 13th - 15th. Polls are now closed.
Midterm Elections
Occasionally senator seats become available between the fall and spring semesters. If this happens, midterm elections are held in January or February to fill these vacancies. Students running for one of these seats must obtain an elections packet from the Elections Chair and sign an elections waiver acknowledging your understanding of SGA election rules. A limit of $50.00 per candidate is placed on all campaign efforts for this election.
Process for Running
2023 Mid-term Elections information below:
- Attend an SGA Information session in the SGA Office (Davis Center 311)
- January 23 at 4PM
- January 24 at 5PM
- January 26 at 5PM
- January 30 at 4PM
- Submit an SGA Elections Packet (available in the SGA Office) by January 27 at 2 PM.
- Complete the SGA Spring Election Waiver
2023 Candidate Platforms
- Amblen Isenhour (PDF)
- Sabella Ibinyopakaka (PDF)
- Max Ruhland (PDF)
- Dylan Moody Aness (PDF)
- Sydney Kasmer (PDF)
- Ethan Fleming (PDF)
- Andrew Ranallo (PDF)
- Jessy Kennedy (PDF)
- Hakeem Fuad (PDF)
Voting
Voting for this election is closed.
Campus-wide voting will occur on UVM Clubs, dates TBD.
SGA President & Vice-President Elections
The President and Vice President elections are held late in the Spring semester (March), prior to the Senatorial elections. Each candidate must obtain an elections packet from the Elections Chair, sign an elections waiver acknowledging your understanding of SGA election rules, and collect 150 signatures. Candidates for these positions can campaign together as a ticket, but are not voted on jointly. A limit of $150.00 per candidate is placed on all campaign efforts for this election. A public Presidential and Vice Presidential debate is mandatory for all candidates during the campaign period.
Process for Running
2023 President & Vice-President Elections information below:
- Complete the SGA Spring Election Waiver to express your interest in running for President or Vice President.
- Read the P/VP Elections Packet, found here (link to a .pdf file).
- Collect a minimum of 150 signatures and submit a platform by 2pm on Tuesday, March 21st to uvmsga@uvm.edu. Upon completing your Election Waiver, the elections chair should reach out with more information about platform expectations - but this demo elections packet (pdf) is a good starting reference.
- Candidates are asked to attend the Presidential and Vice Presidential debates held on Tuesday, March 21st at 6pm and Monday, March 27th at 6pm, located both days in Brennan's Pub on the 1st floor of the Davis Center.
If you have additional questions or concerns, please reach out to the SGA Election Committee Chair, Raemi Charles (raemi.charles@uvm.edu)
2023 Candidate Platforms
Voting
Voting for this election is closed.
Campus-wide voting for the 2023-2024 SGA President and Vice president will occur on UVM Clubs, dates TBD.
Senatorial Elections - 34 Seats
A majority of SGA seats are elected in the Spring Senatorial Elections, which take place in April. During this end-of-the Spring Semester election, 34 seats are available for all class years. These senators will be sworn in in April, and serve until the following April. Students running for one of these seats must obtain an elections packet from the Elections Chair and sign an elections waiver acknowledging your understanding of SGA election rules to be on the ballot. A limit of $50.00 per candidate is placed on all campaign efforts for this election.
Process for Running
2023 Senator Elections information below:
- Attend an SGA Information session:
Date and Time Location/Format Tue. April 4 @ 3pm Gormley Conference Room (Davis Center 311P) Wed. April 5 @ 3pm Gormley Conference Room (Davis Center 311P) Wed. April 5 @ 7pm Gormley Conference Room (Davis Center 311P) Thu. April 6 @ 5pm Gormley Conference Room (Davis Center 311P) Thu. April 6 @ 7pm Gormley Conference Room (Davis Center 311P) Fri. April 7 @ 10am Gormley Conference Room (Davis Center 311P) Fri. April 7 @ 11am SGA Offices (Davis Center 311) Sat. April 8 @ 10am Microsoft Teams Sat. April 8 @ 12pm Microsoft Teams Sat. April 8 @ 2pm Microsoft Teams Sat. April 8 @ 4pm Microsoft Teams - Submit an SGA Elections Packet (available in the SGA Office starting Monday, April 3) and sign your Election Waiver. Elections Packets are due on Monday, April 10.
- Upon completing your Election Packet & Waiver, the Elections Chair will reach out with more information about platform expectations - but this demo elections packet (pdf) is a good starting reference.
2023 Candidate Platforms
Check out a sample of last year's platforms:
Voting
Campus-wide voting for SGA Senate will occur on UVM Clubs, dates TBD.
Appointments
Periodically senatorial spots open on the Student Government Association Senate. At this time the Appointments Committee, consisting of the twelve Executive Committee Members of the SGA, will read applications, conduct interviews, and formally nominate students to be confirmed by the SGA Senate. For more information on this process, reach out to the Vice President at Carter.Purple@uvm.edu.
What is an Elections Packet?
An elections packet contains rules, regulations, a timeline, and platform information - and officially confirms your run for office.
View a Demo Elections Packet (pdf) →
Election Info Sessions
Interested in running? SGA periodically hosts election info sessions in advance of each election for students to learn more about the process.
Marketing Resources
Trying to get the word out about your run? There are a number of Marketing opportunities in the Davis Center alone that you can use to campaign.