Candidates Hub

CANDIDATES HUB

The Candidates Hub is a dedicated digital platform designed to support individuals standing for election. Whether you are a first-time candidate or have stood for a role before, the hub provides essential resources, guidance, and tools to help you run a successful campaign.

 

KEY DATES

  • Applications Open

    All students can apply for a role. Apply for a role

  • Training Sessions

    Want to know how to write an eye-catching manifesto? Or deliver a vote winning campaign? Booking into a training session here

  • Applications Close

  • Candidates Confirmed

    Applicants who have completed the manifesto, photo, 1:1 meeting and passed the eligibility checks will be confirmed as candidates by email.

    Candidate Briefings

    All candidates should attend one of the Candidate Briefings. We’ll cover the rules, and details of voting week for all campuses. 

  • Voting Opens

    All students can vote for all roles at www.angliastudent.com/vote

  • Candidate Breakfasts

    Candidates will have access to snacks and drinks on their home campus. Book in below to claim yours and join us for a chat. 

    Writtle Candidate Breakfasts

    Candidates who study at Writtle can pop into the SU to pick up a pastry and chat with a member of staff. No need to book!

  • Writtle Campaigning Session

    Candidates from other campuses will have the opportunity to visit Writtle for an afternoon of campaigning and talking to students in the Baa. Book your space in the session below or here

  • London Campaigning Session

    Candidates from other campuses will have the opportunity to visit London’s East India campus for a day of campaigning and talking to students. Book your space below or here

  • Voting Closes

  • Expenses Claim Deadline

    Get your expenses claim submitted by the deadline! You can find the form here

  • Results

    The results will be live streamed on our website so tune in to find out who our next officer team will be (Time TBC)



Upcoming Events

Campaign Training - Writtle Campus
25th March noon - 1pm
Hilda Howard Conference Room
Join us for Campaign Training for The Leadership Election 2025! This session will take you through all the aspects of campaigning.
Elections | Writtle
Online Campaign Training
26th March 4pm - 5pm
Online
Join us for Campaign Training for The Leadership Election 2025! This session will take you through all the aspects of campaigning.
Elections | Online Events
Online Campaign Training
31st March 2pm - 3pm
Online
Join us for Campaign Training for The Leadership Election 2025! This session will take you through all the aspects of campaigning.
Elections | Online Events
Votes & Vibes Election Party
2nd April 11am - 1pm
The Garden Room
Vote for your leader!
Elections | Daytime Events | Writtle | SU Events
Candidate Lunch - London
2nd April 12:15pm - 1:15pm
SU Office - Import
Elections | DontShow
Candidate Breakfast - Cambridge
3rd April 9am - 10am
Cambridge SU Space - PTH
Elections | DontShow | Cambridge
Candidate Breakfast - Chelmsford
3rd April 9am - 10am
Chelmsford SU Space - TIN
Elections | DontShow | Chelmsford
Writtle Campaigning Day - The Leadership Election 2025
3rd April 11am - 2pm
The Baa, Writtle Campus
Non-Writtle students only - book your campaigning day on Writtle campus! Transportation not included with booking, booking only allows access to campaigning areas on Writtle campus.
Elections | DontShow | Writtle
Candidate Lunch - London
3rd April 12:15pm - 1:15pm
SU Office - Import
Elections | DontShow
Candidate Breakfast
4th April 9am - 10am
Cambridge SU Space
Elections | DontShow | Cambridge
Candidate Breakfast - Chelmsford
4th April 9am - 10am
Chelmsford SU Space - TIN
Elections | DontShow | Chelmsford
Candidate Lunch - London
4th April 12:15pm - 1:15pm
SU Office - Import
Elections | DontShow
Candidate Breakfast - Cambridge
7th April 9am - 10am
Cambridge SU Space - PTH
Elections | DontShow | Cambridge
Candidate Breakfast - Chelmsford
7th April 9am - 10am
Chelmsford SU Space - TIN
Elections | DontShow | Chelmsford
London Campaigning Day - The Leadership Election 2025
7th April 10am - 5pm
ARU London (East India)
Non-London students only - book your campaigning day on London campus! Transportation not included with booking, booking only allows access to campaigning areas on Writtle campus.
Elections | DontShow | East India
Candidate Lunch - London
7th April 12:15pm - 1:15pm
SU Office - Import
Elections | DontShow
Candidate Breakfast - Cambridge
8th April 9am - 10am
Cambridge SU Space - PTH
Elections | DontShow | Cambridge
Candidate Breakfast - Chelmsford
8th April 9am - 10am
Chelmsford SU Space - TIN
Elections | DontShow | Chelmsford
Candidate Lunch - London
8th April 12:15pm - 1:15pm
SU Office - Import
Elections | DontShow

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

AM I A CANDIDATE?

You will receive an email and be confirmed as a candidate by 5pm on 1st April if you have met all eligibility requirements

WHAT DATES WOULD I be in my role?

Late June 2025 – Early July 2026

who is ron?

RON stands for Re-Open Nominations and is a vote against the candidates standing for election

Can I use a QR code or link on my campaign materials?

A: Yes. You can direct voters to angliastudent.com/election

Where and when can I vote?

A: Online at angliastudent.com/election from 09:00 2 April – 14:00 8 April

Can I vote for myself?

Yes!

I can’t vote! Help!

Email theelections@angliastudent.com

I want to complain about another candidate’s behaviour

If you have been directly affected by another candidate breaching the rules, please use the complaints process here: Complaints Form

I have spent all of my budget! Can I have some more money?

No. All candidates have the same amount of money to spend on their election campaign. The only thing that you can spend outside of the £100 budget is travel costs. 

Got further questions? Contact one of the team below and they will be able to help you.

Emma Howes

Engagement Manager

e.howes@angliastudent.com

Demi Smith

Democracy & Campaigns Coordinator

d.smith@angliastudent.com

 


If you would like to speak to a member of staff about The Election, or if you have a question that has not been answered above you can submit your query to Demi, Democracy and Campaigns Coordinator via email.

If you would like to submit to a formal complaint about the election to our Deputy Returning Officer you can do so by completing the form on our complaints page.

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