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Cornell University

Office of the Assemblies

Student Assembly Fall 2023 Election

Election Results

Meet the Candidates here

Candidate Forum

Fall 2023 Election Calendar

Candidate Information Sessions

  • Monday, September 18, 2023 3-4 PM in 413 Willard Straight Hall.
  • Friday, September 22, 2023 3-4 PM via Zoom.

Deadline for Election Registration

  • Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 11:59 PM (EST) on-line registration form submission and completed petitions submitted to 109 Day Hall.

Mandatory Campaign Meeting

  • Thursday, September 28, 2023 7-8 PM in B75 Warren Hall. Campaigning begins immediately after this meeting.

Candidates Debate/Forum

  • Friday, September 29, 2023 3-5 PM in B75 Warren Hall.

Campaigning Concludes

  • Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 11:59 PM.

Voting Begins

  • ​​Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 10 AM

Voting Ends

  • Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 11:59 PM (EST).

Expense Reports Due

  • Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 11:59 PM (EST). 

Challenges Due

  • Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 11:59 PM (EST)

Challenge Hearings

  • Friday, October 13, 2023 (if necessary)

Earliest Results Will Be Announced

  • Monday, October 16, 2023

Registration Materials:

Additional Forms:

Election Rules:

Become a Candidate

Available Seats (Fall 2023)

  • College of Architecture, Art and Planning Representative
    • One (1) seat
    • Requires 25 petition signatures
  • College of Arts and Sciences Representative
    • Three (3) seats
    • Requires 75 petition signatures
  • College of Engineering Representative
    • One (1) seat
    • Requires 50 petition signatures
  • College of Human Ecology Representative
    • One (1) seat
    • Requires 25 petition signatures
  • Dyson School of Business Representative
    • One (1) seat
    • Requires 25 petition signatures
  • Freshman Representative
    • Four (4) Seats
    • Requires 25 Petition Signatures
  • School of Hotel Administration Representative
    • One (1) seat
    • Requires 25 petition signatures
  • Students With Disabilities Representative At-Large
    • One (1) seat
    • Requires 50 petition signatures
  • Transfer Representative
    • One (1) Seat
    • Requires 25 petition Signatures
  • Undesignated Representative At-Large
    • Two (2) Seats
    • Requires 100 petition signatures

Application Process:

You must do these 7 things prior to becoming a candidate:

  1. Review the details for the open seats listed above to determine the race in which you will run. 
  2. Review the Election Rules to ensure your eligibility.
  3. Complete the online registration form:
    1. Include a 1250 character Candidate Statement
    2. Attach a photo (or have one taken of you)
  4. Review petition requirements for each seat listed below and gather petition signatures *It is suggested that you gather more than the requisite number in the event that a signature is invalid.*
  5. Attend the mandatory campaign meeting on Thursday, September 28 from 7-8 PM in B75 Warren Hall.
  6. Attend at least one Student Assembly meeting held weekly on Thursdays from 4:45 pm to 6:30 pm in the Memorial Room (Willard Straight Hall) or virtually via Zoom.
  7. ​Apply for at least one Student Assembly Committee through the online committee form.

If you have any questions or concerns, email the Student Assembly Elections Committee at sa-elections@cornell.edu.