Running for an election is one of the ways to get involved in USG.

The Elections Commissioner is responsible for administering USG elections. This year, Boris Miller (USG-Studentelection@uiowa.edu) serves as the Elections Commissioner. Boris will ensure that the USG elections are administered fairly, and will be a valuable resource for anyone who wishes to run. Please reach out with any questions through email. 

If you are interested in running for student government, you MUST attend a candidate interest meeting. The three candidate interest meetings are listed 

Candidate Interest Meeting Dates: Jan. 26, 31. Feb. 7 from 6-8 in the Academics Room (6-7 Senate Meetings, 7-8 Presidential Meetings)

Petitions due by 11:59 pm on Friday, February 21st to Dean of Students

Approved Candidate Meetings Feb 27th, 29th, and March 1st. The meetings on Feb. 27 and March 1st are in the IMU Native Nations Room 341. The Feb. 29th meeting is in the IMU Academics Room 256.

Campaign Period: March 1st to March 24th

Election Period: March 25th to 27th

Election result certification: March 28th

Elections results announcement: March 29th

Transitional period: March 29th through April 28th

Inauguration: April 27th 3 pm, Old Cap Senate Chambers

Transition Day: April 28th

2024 Election Timeline

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in elections, please contact Boris Miller in advance. If you require a paper petition, deadlines will be extended to be due the following morning at 8 AM. 
 

Campaign Violations

Violations procedures are outlined in the USG Elections code and will result in demerits. If you believe a violation has happened, please submit it for our review.

Complaint violations are determined by the Elections Committee Board (ECB) by the Student Election Commissioner, the Assistant Student Elections Commissioner, and the Chief Justice. Any party to a complaint can file an appeal. Appeals must be filed within 24 hours of the ECB decision. Appeals must be in writing and no longer than 500 words. Verbal appeals will not be accepted. All appeals are sent to the Student Judicial Court. Submit an appeal here.