Nominations for the 2026 UOSU General Election are now open! General elections are held to elect members of the UOSU Board of Directors and Executive Committee, and student representatives on the uOttawa Board of Governors and Senate.
February 25, 2026
Vaishnave Raine has withdrawn from the 2026 General Election.
February 22, 2026
Jasmine Jin has been disqualified from the 2026 General Election due to her failure to present sufficient proof of bilingualism.
February 18, 2026
Renata Lobb has withdrawn from the 2026 General Election.
The Elections Office is the independent body which administers elections, referendums, and plebiscites at the UOSU. Its mandate is to ensure the integrity and fairness of the electoral process and compliance with all relevant policies. Its duties include:
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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.
