Sports Union Elections 2026

 

Key Dates

Nominations Open: 9am on Tuesday 10th February 2026

Nominations Close: 5pm on Monday 16th February 2026

Candidate Briefing: Digital briefing sent to candidates

Manifesto, Social Media & Web Page Review: by 12noon on Tuesday 24th February 2026

Campaign Period: 10am on Monday 2nd March to Thursday 5th March 2026

Open Q&A: 6pm on Monday 2nd March 2026

Voting Opens: 10am on Monday 2nd March 2026

Voting Closes: 12noon on Thursday 5th March 2026 

Election Rules

Candidates are responsible for reading all the information in the following documents. 

Sports Union Election Rules - Presidential Election Rules 2026 

Sports Union Election Rules - Executive Committee Election Rules 2026 

 

Any questions regarding the elections should be directed to the Returning Officer.

Sports Union Presidential Election 2026

Sports Union Presidential Election

1 post is up for election.

Nominations are now closed.

The polls open at 10:00 on Monday 2 March 2026 (in 8 days)

Post List
Read more about the positions up for election and what each role entails.

Sports Union Executive Committee Elections 2026

Election for the Edinburgh University Sports Union Executive Committee

9 posts are up for election.

Nominations are now closed.

The polls open at 10:00 on Monday 2 March 2026 (in 8 days)

Post List
Read more about the positions up for election and what each role entails.

Job Descriptions