Staff Senate General Election
Staff Senators are elected by their peers to represent the interests of and give a voice to their divisions. Senators serve a two-year term and, through their service, can lead committees and projects and run for offices. Our general election is held each summer to determine staff members who will fill open seats beginning Sept 1.
Representation is proportional with one Senator to every 40-60 staff in each division. Classified and administrative and professional (A&P) staff can be nominated and run for Staff Senate. Classified staff are represented at the divisional level, A&P staff are elected within their own category.
For questions on nominations or elections, email us and refer to our Bylaws for more details on the process and qualifications.
Current Status: 2026 Nominations Open June 8
2026 Timeline
| Date | What Happens |
|---|---|
| June 8 | Nominations open (nomination link emailed to staff) |
| June 19 | Nominations close |
| Early July | Nominees contacted (emailed to nominees, may accept or decline) |
| Mid-July | Nominations confirmations close |
| Mid-July | Voting opens (ballot link emailed to staff) |
| Late-July | Voting closes |
| Early August | Winners announced |
| Mid-August | Retreat for new, re-elected, continuing and retiring senators |
| Sept. 1 | New and/or re-elected senators begin their term |
2025 Timeline
| Date | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Jun 10 | Nominations Open (nomination link emailed to staff) |
| Jun 24 | Nominations Close |
| Jul 3 | Nominees Contacted (emailed to nominees, may accept or decline) |
| Jul 15 | Nominations Confirmations Close |
| Jul 17 | Voting Opens (ballot link emailed to staff) |
| Jul 28 | Voting Closes |
| Aug 8 | Winners Announced |
| Aug 13 | Retreat for New, Re-elected, Continuing, and Retiring Senators |
| Sep 1 | New and/or Re-elected Senators Begin Their Term |
