Student Government Association (SGA) elections are held in the spring and fall of each year. Spring Elections involve the identification of elected officers and representatives for the various SGA branches. Fall Elections include the Special Elections to fill vacant senate seats.
The Elections Manual is updated each semester to inform candidates and the campus community about the rules, regulations, and responsibilities of campaigning. An elections timeline is made available for review at prior to the launch of the fall and spring Elections cycle.
All questions regarding elections should be directed to sgaelections@sa.ua.edu.
Fall 2026 Special Election #1
A Fall SGA Special Election is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. A run-off election (if necessary) is planned for Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. Available positions on the ballot include one senate seat for the Graduate School. Voting will be open on myBama from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. CT on the day of the scheduled election.
The candidate filing period is Aug. 26-30, 2026. Eligible students wishing to run for elected office must submit an online Application & Statement of Candidacy through the Application quick-link button by 11:59 p.m. CST on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026. Additional election information can be found under the Announcement quick-link button, while key dates and deadlines are available under the Timeline quick-link button.
Ground Use Permits
Please complete the grounds use permit form located on the Grounds Use Permit Department page. If approved, submit a final copy to the sgaelections@ua.edu for posting to the elections website.
Violations and Decisions
Any member of The University of Alabama community shall have the right to file a complaint. Complaints must be filed in writing via the Elections Violation Complaint Form. Complaints must be filed within twenty-four (24) hours of the violation or within twenty-four (24) hours of when the violation is known.
Please use the following form to submit formal complaints and appeals regarding elections violations and decisions. For further questions, please email sgaelections@sa.ua.edu.
Constitutional Amendments
Amendments must be ratified by a vote of two-thirds of the students voting on the amendment. Referenda on amendments shall be held only during spring SGA General Elections.
To view previously proposed amendments, please visit the SGA Document Library.