Spring 2026 Elections Timeline
If you have any questions regarding the Elections Process,
please email or call the Office of Elections at sgaelections@unf.edu or (904)-620-5532
Wednesday, January 7th: First Day of Classes
Thursday, January 8th: Political Party DOI's Window Open
Forms can be found at the Student Government Rotunda in the Student Union Building, 58E/3300.
Completed forms are due by Thursday, January 29th at 5:00 PM in the Student Government Rotunda, located in Student Union Building 58 East, Room 3300.
Wednesday, January 14th, 21st, and 28th: Elections Tabling
成人大片Elections will be tabling during Market Days; Wednesdays from 10 AM - 1 PM
Thursday, January 15th: Elections 101 Workshop
成人大片Elections will be hosting a meeting to discuss and answer questions about the Spring 2026 Student Government elections, at 4:00 PM.
Located in the John E. Sapp conference room, on the third floor of the Student Union Building 58 East, Room 3206.
Monday, January 26th : Elections 101 Workshop
成人大片Elections will be hosting a meeting to discuss and answer questions about the Spring 2026 Student Government elections, at 4:00 PM.
Located in the John E. Sapp conference room, on the third floor of the Student Union Building 58 East, Room 3206.
Thursday, January 29th: Political Party DOI's Close
Forms can be found at the Student Government Rotunda in the Student Union Building, 58E/3300.
Completed forms are due by 5:00 PM in the Student Government Rotunda, located in Student Union Building 58 East, Room 3300
Friday, January 30th: Candidate DOI's Window Open
Forms can be found at the Student Government Rotunda in the Student Union Building, 58E/3300.
Completed forms are due by Friday, February 20th at 5:00 PM in the Student Government Rotunda, located in Student Union Building 58 East, Room 3300.
Wednesday, February 4th, 18th, 17th, and 25th: Elections Tabling
成人大片Elections will be tabling during Market Days; Wednesdays from 10 AM - 1 PM.
Wednesday, February 11th: Elections Fair/Candidate Meet and Greet Tabling @ Market Days
成人大片Elections will be hosting a candidate forum during Market Days from 10 AM - 1 PM.
The candidate forum will take place in the Student Union Plaza to give students the opportunity to meet with candidates running and speak about their issues and concerns.
Party chairs/candidates must contact the Supervisor of Elections to discuss setup.
Friday, February 20th: Candidate DOI's Close
Forms can be found at the Student Government Rotunda in the Student Union Building, 58E/3300.
Completed forms are due by 5:00 PM in the Student Government Rotunda, located in Student Union Building 58 East, Room 3300.
Tuesday, February 24th: Mandatory Candidacy Meeting
Each candidate is required to attend at least one of these meetings or will be disqualified from running.
Located in the Senate Chambers, on the third floor of the Student Union Building 58 East, Room 3200 from 4:00-5:00PM.
Wednesday, February 25th: Mandatory Candidacy Meeting
Each candidate is required to attend at least one of these meetings or will be disqualified from running.
Located in the Senate Chambers, on the third floor of the Student Union Building 58 East, Room 3200 from 4:00-5:00PM.
Tuesday, March 3rd: Presidential Debate
A Presidential debate will be held for all presidential candidates for the Spring 2026 Elections. This debate is open to the public and will be held from 12:00-2:00pm in the Student Union, Bldg. 58W, Room 3703 A&B.
Wednesday, March 4th: Candidate Meet and Greet Tabling @ Market Days
成人大片Elections will be hosting a candidate forum during Market Days from 10 AM - 1 PM.
The candidate forum will take place in the Student Union Plaza to give students the opportunity to meet with candidates running and speak about their issues and concerns.
Party chairs/candidates must contact the Supervisor of Elections to discuss setup.
Tuesday, March 10th and Wednesday, March 11th: Elections
On Campus voting for Student Government elections will take place from 9:00am-4:00pm in Osprey Plaza on Tuesday, March 10th and Wednesday, March 11th.
Online voting will open on Tuesday, March 10th at 9:00am and will close on Wednesday, March 11th at 4:00pm.
Online voting can be completed on Perch Portal.
Wednesday, March 11th: Unofficial Election Results Released
Thursday, March 12th: Candidate Financial Reports Due
Candidate Financial Statements are due by 5:00 pm in the Student Government Rotunda in the Student Union Building 58E/3300. All expenses must be declared. Refer to title VI, Elections: Policies and Procedures for more details.
Thursday, March 12th: Judicial Complaints and Signage Removed
Any A&S fee-paying student may file a judicial complaint regarding the election. Judicial complaints must be filed by 5:00 pm on Thursday, March 12, 2026 and submitted to the Student Government Rotunda in the Student Union Building 58E/3300, with the exception of the Supervisor of Elections.
Candidates are responsible for removing all campaign-related materials by 5:00 pm.
Monday, March 12th - Friday, March 20th: Spring Break - University Closed
Friday, March 27th: Validation Bill of Elections Results
The Validation bill of election results will occur during the Senate meeting at 12:00pm. Meeting will be held in the Senate Chambers, Building 58E, Room 3200.
Friday, April 10th: Installment
Newly elected candidates will be sworn in during the Senate meeting at 12:00pm. Meeting will be held in the Senate Chambers, Building 58E, Room 3200.
How to Run in Elections
Step 1:
Go to the Student Government Rotunda located in the Student Union Building 58E/3300 to pick up any required forms.
Step 2:
Return the completed forms to the Student Government Rotunda located in the Student Union Building 58E/3300 before any relative deadlines found in the Timeline.