Voting Opens in!

 

Watch this space and get ready to vote on the 29th!

You can view which posts are up for grabs in this year's election (or update your own candidacy) here.

The Leadership Race 2025

This election is for the members of Staffordshire University Students' Union to choose their Full-Time Officers, Subject Reps & Student Group Committees (and more!) for the 2025/26 academic year.

278 posts are up for election.

Nominations are now closed.

The polls open at 10:00 on Tuesday 29 April 2025 (in 11 days)

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

The Leadership Race is our annual springtime election. This is your opportunity to elect student group leaders, subject representatives and full-time Officers for the upcoming academic year.

Leadership Race News

We're Changing Our Name!
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The University name change means we now have to consider our name - and we need your votes to do it!

 
How Do I Vote in The Leadership Race?
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How to use your voice and decide who will #LeadStaffs in this year's election!

 
Leadership Race By-Election Results

Find out who your Subject Reps are for the rest of the academic year!

 
Democrasaurus's Election Sweep!
Democrasaurus wearing a cartoon crown next to multicoloured test that reads YOUR WELCOME FAIR SPOOF

To get you inspired to engage with our Leadership Race By-Election, we ran a spoof election to determine who was the superior of our four 'Voice mascots'!

 
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!

 
What Roles are Elected in the Leadership Race?

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

 
 

Timeline

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I vote?

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


 

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 Network Leader (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 Positive.

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