Nominations and referendum submissions for the UOSU 2026 General Election are now open! General elections are held to elect the UOSU Board of Directors and Executive Committee, and student representatives on the University of Ottawa Board of Governors and Senate. Members will also vote on referendum questions that bind the actions of the Union and adjust student levies.
October 20, 2025
The following candidates were elected in the 2025 By-Election:
Question 1 regarding the recognition of FESA was adopted.
October 10, 2025
The University of Ottawa recently provided the Elections Office with the names of several members who were not previously included in the list of electors for the 2025 By-Election. These electors have now been added to the list.
In accordance with section 8.2.2 of the Elections Code, the Chief Electoral Officer is therefore extending the voting period by 72 hours. The voting period will now end on Monday October 13th at 6 pm.
October 8, 2025
Shivani Narendranath has withdrawn from the By-Election.
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) leads the Elections Office. They are hired by and report to the Elections Committee. The CEO is appointed for a one-year term from May 1 to April 30.
The CEO exercises general direction and supervision over the conduct of elections, referendums, and plebiscites. They are also responsible for ensuring that the Elections Office remains fair and impartial with regard to all the elections, referendums, and plebiscites that it administers.
Ben Cameron has been serving as Chief Electoral Officer since October 2024. He is currently studying Political Science and Public Administration at the University of Ottawa.
