Student Government Elections

ASWWU Spring 2025 General Election

Are you (or do you know a Western student who might be) interested in serving the students of Western? You can join ASWWU Government and represent students in shared governance of the University.

"How do I do that?", you ask......

Run for an ASWWU Elected Position in the 2025 Spring AS Election!

Spring 2025 General Election covers positions for the 2025-2026 Academic year

First step: Learn more about ASWWU Government

Second Step: Read the 2025 AS Elections Code

Third Step: File to Run for ASWWU Elected Office using the Candidate Filing Form

We are busy finalizing plans for the 2025 ASWWU Spring General Election

Important 2025 Dates:

March 7th-April 20th, 2025: Candidate filing period is open

April 9th, 15th, 17th & 21st: Mandatory Candidate Meetings (candidates must attend one meeting prior to campaigning) - times and locations TBD

April 22nd: Campaign period opens for all approved candidates

May 2nd – May 9th: Voting is Open

May 9th: Candidate Financial Disclosures due

May 12th: all campaign materials must be taken down

May 12th: Vote certified, Candidates notified

May 13th/14th: Presentation of Election Results to ASWWU Government

Ballots will include any topics that require a vote of the student body such as elected positions on the student government, ASWWU Constitution Updates, student fee changes, etc.

ASWWU Election Grievance Process

Review the Election Code and contact the Elections Coordinator and the Ethics Board Chair before filing a grievance.

For questions, contact Adam Lorio lorioa@wwu.edu