Nominations are now closed, thank you to everyone who put themselves forward and everyone who encouraged others to stand! With the first big stage of Elections complete, here’s what you can expect over the next few weeks as we head toward choosing your next Full Time Officers.
For full details, candidate info, voting links, and key dates, visit the SU Elections Page
Candidate Announcements
Very soon, we’ll be announcing the full list of candidates standing in this year’s Elections. You’ll be able to see who’s running for each role, read their manifestos, and start thinking about who best represents your priorities and ideas.
Keep an eye on the Students’ Union website and our socials, candidate information will be published there first.
Question the Candidates
Your chance to hear directly from the people who want to represent you.
📍 Location: JC’s Bar, Singleton Campus
🕕 Time: Doors open 18:00
This event is your opportunity to:
- Hear candidates speak about their priorities
- Understand their plans for improving student life
- Ask your own questions
- Compare different candidates’ ideas side‑by‑side
Whether you're deeply invested or just Election‑curious, this is the best way to get informed before voting opens.
Voting Opens Soon
Once you’ve met the candidates (or read up on them!), it’s time to cast your vote.
🗳 Voting Opens: 9th March, 09:00
🗳 Voting Closes: 12th March, 12:00
🌐 Vote online: https://www.swansea-union.co.uk/elections
Voting is quick, simple, and entirely online. It takes less than a few minutes and makes a huge difference to student life at Swansea.
Voting Info Stalls
Throughout the voting period, you’ll find our SU team on Singleton and Bay campuses, ready to:
- Help you understand the voting process
- Point you toward candidate info
- Answer questions about roles, voting systems, or anything Election-related
🎉 Plus — we are running a Prize Wheel!
Why Your Vote Matters
Your Students’ Union is shaped by students and Elections decide who leads it. The students you elect influence everything from academic changes and cost‑of‑living support to events, campaigns, and the direction of the SU. By voting, you help make sure the issues you care about are heard and acted on. It’s quick, it’s easy, and it genuinely makes a difference to student life at Swansea.
Results Night
Once voting closes, we’ll be counting every vote and announcing your new Full-Time Officers at Results Night. It’s always a high‑energy event full of celebration and student community spirit. More details will be released soon — stay tuned!
📍 Location: Cove, Union House, Singleton Campus
🕕 Time: Doors open 18:30
If you have any questions reach out to the Elections Team via our HelpDesk or visit us at one of the voter information stalls