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Land Acknowledgment
We acknowledge that the activities of UVSS Elections take place on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen peoples, the Songhees, and Esquimalt First Nations communities. We recognize the historical and ongoing impact of land dispossession on Indigenous peoples’ safety, culture, and rights.
Join the Team: We’re Hiring a Deputy Electoral Officer
/in 2026, Elections and ReferendaCall for Nominations
/in 2026, Elections and ReferendaThe call for nominations is officially underway for the 2026 UVSS elections. If you are interested in representing your peers and shaping student life at UVic, the nomination period shall be open from Jan. 26 to Feb. 5. The road to the 2026 UVSS elections and referenda is officially open. We have just published the […]
2026 UVSS Board of Directors Election and Referenda Underway Soon
/in 2026, Elections and ReferendaHello UVic students, Preparations are officially underway for the 2025-26 UVSS board of directors election and upcoming referenda. Detailed information packages and official notices will be released shortly. In the meantime, please save the following key dates: Phase Dates Referendum Submission Deadline January 12, 2026 Nomination Period January 26–February 5, 2026 Campaign Period February 21–March 6, […]
2025 General Election Unofficial Results
/in 2025, Elections and ReferendaWith a voter turnout of 22.8%, the unofficial results of the 2025 General Election can be found here: Results. The results will become official as per the timeline stated within section 9.1 (d) of the Electoral Bylaw. A Final Report will also be submitted by the Chief Electoral Officer as per section 9.4 of the […]
Click to Pick! Voting Days are here!
/in 2025, Elections and ReferendaGet ready to vote! Between Monday, March 17 until March 19 at 3 p.m., you can cast your ballot for the 2025-2026 UVSS Board of Directors. Voting is E-A-S-Y! You can vote anywhere, anytime over the course of the Voting Days. Voting can be done from the comforts of your home, when using public transportation, […]
Voter Guide Now Available
/in 2025, Elections and ReferendaThe Voter Guide is now available! The Voter Guide contains information of where, when, and how to vote in the UVSS General Elections. It also contains the platforms for the Candidates as well as the referendum proponents. The Campaign Period has also started! Candidates will be out and about engaging with voters over the next […]
Candidates for the 2025 General Election
/in 2025, Elections and ReferendaAs per 4.2 of the Electoral Policy, the nominations of the following candidates have been reviewed and approved by the Chief Electoral Officer. The positions are listed based on the order they appear in the UVSS Bylaw, while names are listed alphabetically based on last name. Those running unopposed for Lead roles are subject to […]
Nomination Period Extended!
/in 2025, Elections and ReferendaNomination period has been extended until Thursday, February 20 at 5 p.m. for the following positions in accordance with section 4.4 of the Electoral Policy: Director of Events; Director of Student Affairs; Director of Finance and Operations; Director of Campaigns and Community Relations; Director of Outreach and University Relations; Director-at-Large (8 positions)**; and Director of […]