opens 28th April

The Leadership Race 2026

This election is for the members of Staffordshire Students' Union to choose their Full-Time Officers, Subject Reps & Student Group Committees (and more!) for the 2026/27 academic year.

359 posts are up for election.

Nominations are now closed.

The polls open at 10:00 on Tuesday 28 April 2026 (in 20 hours)

Candidate List
See who's running for each post and read their manifestos.

Click Here to Meet Your Candidates
and read their manifestos!

 

Leadership Race News

Leadership Race: Election Rules
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What are the rules of elections at Staffs?

The Leadership Race: Staff FAQ
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Everything University & Union Staff need to know about this year's biggest election.

Why is the Leadership Race Important?
Why is the leadership race important

Okay, so we're all suddenly talking about elections... But why? What's the point? Let us spill the tea...

Can I Vote in the Leadership Race?

Are you eligible to vote - or run! - in the Leadership Race elections? Find out here!

Which Roles are Elected in the Leadership Race?

Nominations for the Leadership Race are open! But what do each of the posts actually mean?

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I vote?

Before carrying on, you may want to check you can participate in this election.


You can then check out this article to see how to vote! 

 

What do these different roles involve?

To help you decide whether our leadership roles are for you, we've prepared a range of Role Descriptions. These documents are a snapshot of what these roles might look and feel like everyday but remember, we're a flexible organisation, and you'll likely find that you'll be involved in lots more too!


Elected Officer (Employed Role) Download the Role Description Subject Representative (Voluntary Role) Download the Role Description PGR Representative (Voluntary Role) Download the Role Description Committee Leader (Voluntary Role) Download the Role Description
What are Students' Union elections like?

Your Students' Union has a history of friendly, competitive, and creative election campaigns run by enthusiastic candidates.
 

All of our elections run on four key principles, that campaigning must be Fair, Safe, Legal, and Constructive. You can read the full rules in our Elections Handbook.
 

If you choose to stand, you will be given support from the Students' Union to produce an amazing election campaign!

Contact Us

If you have any questions relating to our Leadership Race, want more information or wish to give some feedback (or just having one of those days), please contact your Student Voice Team.

Call: 01782 294629

Email: studentvoice@staffs.ac.uk

Drop in to the Students' Union Offices above Ember Lounge