Fall 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
Monday, August 17th: First Day of Classes
Monday, August 17th: 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 Tuesday, September 7th by 4:00 PM in the Student Government Rotunda, located in Student Union Building 58 East, Room 3300.
Monday, August 17th: Recruitment Period Opens
Wednesday, August 19th, 26th: Elections Tabling
成人大片Elections will be tabling during Market Days; Wednesdays from 10 AM - 1 PM
Tuesday, August 25th: Elections 101 Workshop
成人大片Office of Elections will be hosting a meeting to discuss and answer questions about the Fall 2026 Student Government Elections, from 4:00 - 5:00 PM.
Located in the John E. Sapp conference room, on the third floor of the Student Union Building 58 East, Room 3206.
Wednesday, 26th: Political Party Organization Meet and Greet Tabling
Meet the Political Party Organizations at Market Days from 10 AM - 1 PM.
Wednesday, September 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th: Elections Tabling
成人大片Elections will be tabling during Market Days; Wednesdays from 10 AM - 1 PM.
Tuesday, September 8th: 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 4:00 PM in the Student Government Rotunda, located in Student Union Building 58 East, Room 3300
Tuesday, September 8th: Recruitment Period Closes
Wednesday, September 9th: Senatorial 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 Tuesday, September 29th by 4:00 PM in the Student Government Rotunda, located in Student Union Building 58 East, Room 3300.
Wednesday, September 9th: Campaigning Period Opens
Wednesday, September 23rd: Elections 101 Workshop
成人大片Office of Elections will be hosting a meeting to discuss and answer questions about the Fall 2026 Student Government Elections, from 4:00- 5:00 PM.
Located in the John E. Sapp conference room, on the third floor of the Student Union Building 58 East, Room 3206.
Wednesday, September 29th: Senatorial 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 4:00 PM in the Student Government Rotunda, located in Student Union Building 58 East, Room 3300.
Wednesday, October 7th: Elections Tabling
成人大片Elections will be tabling during Market Days; Wednesdays from 10 AM - 1 PM.
Thursday, October 8th: 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.
Monday, October 12th: 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, October 14th: 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, October 20th and Wednesday, October 21st: Elections
On Campus voting for Student Government elections will take place from 9:00am-4:00pm in Osprey Plaza on Tuesday, October 20th and Wednesday, October 21st.
Online voting will open on Tuesday, October 20th at 9:00am and will close on Wednesday, October 21st at 4:00pm.
Online voting can be completed on Perch Portal.
Wednesday, October 21st: Campaigning Period Closes
Wednesday, October 21st: Unofficial Election Results Released
Thursday, October 22nd: Candidate Financial Reports Due
Candidate Financial Statements are due by 4:00 pm in the Student Government Rotunda in the Student Union Building 58E/3300. All expenses must be declared. Refer to Title VI: Election Code or the Office of Elections Policies and Procedures for more details.
Thursday, October 22nd: 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 4:00 pm on Thursday, October 22, 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 4:00 pm.
Friday, November 6th: 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, November 13th: 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.