Fall 2026 USG Elections Information!

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Fall 2026 Election, please email the Elections Commission at: USGElections@du.edu

Candidate Platforms

Click here to read Candidate Platforms

Students will be elected to serve for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Timeline for Fall 2026 Elections

September 17th|8AM

Campaign Launch & Candidate Agreement/Election Quiz Available

All candidates will be required to get 100% on the Election Guide Quiz, prior to initializing their campaign. This quiz will cover all the deadlines, rules, and expectations associated with the Fall 2026 Election. Submit the candidate platform before September 25th to qualify for the ballot.

Candidates may begin campaigning following completion of the Election Guide Quiz, but not before it. Campaigning is defined as any public announcement of intention to run for a position on social media, in print, or by word of mouth.

September 25th |11:59pm

Ballot Qualification Deadline

By this deadline, candidates must submit their candidate platform and agreement, and have received 100% on the election guide quiz to meet ballot eligibility.

USG Advisor will also run grade/university standing checks on all candidates. Failure to turn in required documents or clear grade/university standing check will result in a candidate not qualifying for the ballot, making them unelectable.

September 28th | 8AM

Voting Opens

Voting will open via an email sent to all students at their university email addresses. Students will be able to submit a Qualtrics Form and must submit on their own behalf.

September 30th | 11:59PM

Voting Closes/Candidate Receipts Due

At this point the ballot will automatically close, and no more votes will be considered. Candidates will have 48 hours to accept their nomination once notified.

Candidates must submit all receipts to usgelections@du.edu

October 6th | 6PM

New Member Swear In

New members will begin sworn in by the USG President at the beginning of the Week 5 meeting.

So you're interested in being involved in the Undergraduate Student Government!

If you want to run for office and participate in student democracy, this is the place for you! Learn how to become a candidate below and the timeline for the Fall 2026 elections.

For more information, please reference the Fall 2026 Election Guide (linked here), and email the Elections Commission at USGElections@du.edu with any questions or concerns. To understand more about what USG is, here are our bylaws.

You can complete the Candidate Agreement and Election Guide Quiz here.

The printable petition templates are linked below. Scan and upload to the candidate agreement once complete.

Senator Petition Sheet

Available Positions & Constituencies

The number in parentheses indicates how many from each position are elected.

Class & Resident Senator Seats

Representing all students in a certain class or residential demographic and focusing on issues that have to do with student life. Candidates must be an enrolled member of the constituency they wish to run for by September 31st, 2026. Individuals who identify with one class but are considered another class by credits should contact the elections commission.

  • Freshman Senator (3)
  • Sophomore Senator (2)
  • Junior Senator (3)
  • Senior Senator (1)
  • On Campus Senator (1)
  • Off Campus Senator (1)

Academic Senator Seats

Representing all the students in a certain college and focusing on issues that have to do with academic life. Candidates must be a registered major within the college that they wish to run for.

  • Lamont School of Music Senator (1)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                - BM Majors, BA in Music Majors, and Secondary Music Majors may run and vote for this seat.
  • Engineering and Computer Sciences Senator (1)
  • Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality Management Senator (1)

Identity/Experience Based Seats

Representing issues related to the unique group or experience that they are elected to represent.

  • Transfer & Exchange Students Senator (1)
    Must be at the University of Denver but not as a traditional Freshman. This includes students that are at the University for a one-year exchange program
  • International Students Senator (1)
    • Must meet the University definition of an international student.

Elections Commission Members

Elections Commissioner: Omar Zaragoza
Elections Commission Team: Tenzing Walker, Owen Mantelli

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Fall 2026 Election, please email the Elections Commission at USGElections@du.edu

Election Office Hours

Please see this file, so you may join any member of leadership during their office hours should you have any questions.

Whether you are confident you are running or just interested in learning more, come ask us any questions you may have about the Fall 2026 election. We will have a sign so you can find us in these locations!