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.
Spring 2026 General Election
The Spring 2026 SGA General Election is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. A run-off election (if necessary) is planned for Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. Available positions on the ballot include the executive council and senators for each respective degree-awarding college/school. Voting will be open on myBama from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. CT on the day of the scheduled election.
Optional candidate informational meetings will again be offered this year on Wednesday, Jan.21 and Thursday, Jan. 22 for students who want to learn more about UA’s Student Government Association, the positions on the ballot, and the election process. To receive the Zoom link for the Optional Candidate Informational Meetings, please complete the Meeting Registration Form.
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.