Election Information

The University of New Orleans Student Government Association (SGA) is made up of graduate and undergraduate students elected to represent students at the University. UNO SGA allocates over $100,000 a year to RSOs, student initiatives, sports clubs, and other various student-run organizations through legislation and budget allocations. UNO SGA also sponsors initiatives that address pressing issues on campus, from the sexual assault policy to accessibility for students with disabilities. UNO SGA seeks to play a role in all aspects of University life, from academic success and diversity to funding and dining.

Election Forms

Notice of Candidacy Initial Expenditure Report Final Expenditure Report

2024 Spring Election Timeline

March 14	SGA Election Information Session	Stop by our table in the UC to meet election staff, complete all your paperwork, and learn about what positions are open. University Center Atrium 11:00-1:00
March 4-15	Election Filing Period	Candidates can stop by the SGA office to complete a Notice of Candidacy Form. At this time the SGA office will confirm a student’s eligibility. During this time candidates will also meet with the Election Commissioner.
March 18	Initial Expenditure Report due by 9:00 AM	This form is an estimate of campaign expenses. It may be submitted in person, or scanned and emailed to sga@uno.edu.
March 18	Campaigning Begins	Campaigning begins at 9:00 AM. Prior to this time, no one can post any campaign materials or actively seek votes.
March 18	Sample Ballot Posted	The SGA will post a sample ballot on the SGA office window and on SGA social media. This is the first announcement of the candidates.
March 21-22	General Election Voting	All enrolled students will receive an email to their UNO email address with their individual ballot.
March 22	Final Expenditure Report due by 4:30 PM	This form is a statement of your actual campaign expenses. It may be submitted in person, or scanned and emailed to sga@uno.edu.
March 25	Unofficial Results Announced	Election results will be posted on SGA Social Media on or before this date.
April 1	Results Become official if uncontested (and no runoff is required)	If the results are not formally challenged, and there are no runoffs the results become official.
March 25	Runoff Initial Expenditure due by 4:30 PM	This form is an estimate of campaign expenses for the runoff. It may be completed on the SGA website.
March 28-29	Runoff Election if Needed	If no candidate received at least 50% of the votes, then the election will be a runoff between the top 2 candidates. The process will be the same as the general election.
March 29	Runoff Final Expenditure due by 4:30 PM.	This form is a statement of your actual campaign expenses for the runoff. It may be submitted in person, or scanned and emailed to sga@uno.edu.
April 1	Unofficial Runoff Results Announced	Election results will be posted on SGA Social Media on or before this date
April 8	Runoff Results Become Official	If the results are not formally challenged, the results become official.

Sample Ballot Email

University of New Orleans Student Government Association
Spring 2024 General Election

${l://SurveyLink?d= CLICK HERE TO VOTE}

INSTRUCTIONS

All current UNO students are eligible to vote. If you have difficulty with this ballot, please contact sga@uno.edu or stop by the Student Government Office (UC 236).

Voting:

Click on the radio button below the candidate name to make your choice. Please read the instructions for each question carefully.

Your vote is NOT recorded until you finalize and submit your vote.

If you close your browser before finalizing and submitting your vote, your selections up to that point will be discarded. You may revisit the online voting application and try again. If you let your browser sit idle for more than ten minutes before finalizing and submitting your vote, your selections up to that point will be discarded. You may revisit the online voting application and try again.

This ballot is exclusively for use by: ${m://FirstName} ${m://LastName}
Once you finalize and submit your vote, you CANNOT change your vote, nor will you be able to vote again. Your link to the election ballot is unique to you and CANNOT be shared.

Eligibility:

This election is open to current UNO students only. You are receiving this ballot based on your registration status as of the spring semester census date.

To vote, you can also copy and paste the URL below into your internet browser:
${l://SurveyURL}

Follow the link to opt out of future emails about this election:
${l://OptOutLink?d=Click here to unsubscribe}

Sample Ballot

CLICK HERE
Unofficial Election Results

CLICK HERE