SOAS SU — Elections 2026

Vote.
Stand.
Shape Your SU.

Your Students' Union is run by students, for students. Find out how to get involved — nominate yourself, read the manifestos, and cast your vote.

Timeline

  1. Nominations Open
  2. Elections Info Session
  3. Nominations Close
  4. Candidate Briefing
  5. Hustings
  6. Voting Opens
  7. Voting Closes
  8. Election Results

Roles

Switch between full-time sabbatical roles and part-time officer roles to see what is up for election.

Sabbatical Officers Part-Time Officers

What are SOAS SU Elections?

SOAS SU is an independent, democratic organisation (charity) led by students who are elected by our members (SOAS students). In our elections, students can stand to be, and vote for, elected student leaders — some voluntary, and some paid. These representatives are your voice and act on your behalf in the Union, University and wider community, fighting for you on an institutional, local and national level. It is so important for students to take part and vote in these elections so that individuals are elected who represent your views.

Rules & Information

Any current SOAS student who holds a valid membership of the Students' Union is eligible to stand for a full-time or part-time officer role. You must be enrolled at SOAS for the full duration of the term of office if elected to a full-time role.

Nominations open on and close on . To nominate yourself, complete the online nomination form via the MSL portal. You will need to provide a manifesto and a profile photograph. Nominations cannot be submitted after the deadline — no exceptions.

  1. Candidates must treat other candidates, students and members of the public with respect. This includes engaging in healthy debate, and not campaigning negatively or defaming individuals' character.
  2. Candidates' campaigns should be fully transparent and accountable to the union.
  3. Candidates must not do anything to gain an unfair advantage.
  4. Candidates must not undermine the fair and democratic running of elections.
  5. Candidates shall be responsible for the actions of their campaign teams.
  6. Candidates must not break any general Union and School rules and regulations. This also includes the Law.

Voting takes place entirely online. Log in to the SOAS SU website using your student credentials between and . Results were published on following Returning Officer verification.

Re-Open Nominations (RON) is always an option on the ballot. If RON receives more votes than any other candidate, the election for that position will be re-run during a by-election. RON is a fundamental part of democratic student elections.

Any complaints about the conduct of the election must be submitted in writing to the Returning Officer within 48 hours of the event in question. Appeals against the results must be submitted within 5 working days of the results announcement.

Contact SUelections@soas.ac.uk for further guidance.

In this section

2026 Leadership
Election Results

2026 Full-Time Officer results are now live

Read the confirmed results announcement

Past Elections

  • 2025 Leadership Elections Results Archive link publishing soon

Thank you to everyone who took part in this election.

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