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. Both 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.
Please direct nomination and/or election related questions to UTSAStaffSenate@utsa.edu, and refer to our Bylaws for more detail on the process and qualifications.
Current Status: 2025 Nominations Open June 10!
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 10 | Nominations Confirmations Close |
| Jul 15 | Voting Opens (ballot link emailed to staff) |
| Jul 25 | Voting Closes |
| Aug 1 | Winners Announced |
| Aug 13 | Retreat for New, Re-elected, Continuing, and Retiring Senators |
| Sep 1 | New and/or Re-elected Senators Begin Their Term |
Nominee Biographies
To help inform your vote, nominees will be asked to provide a brief biography and a statement expressing why they are running for Staff Senate. Biographies will be available here. Some nominees may opt not to include a biography. Nominee biographies will be removed from the website after the voting period closes.
