ASWWU Elections

The Associated Students of Western Washington University (ASWWU) Need Your Voice!

Interested in running for an ASWWU Elected Position?

Want to make sure your voice is represented in University decisions as part of shared governance of Western?

Check out information below for ASWWU Spring General Elections!

How do ASWWU Elections work?

Here is all the information you need to run for office or vote in the annual Spring Term ASWWU General election.

Every year Western Students elect positions to represent them and fulfill your promise to participate in Western's shared governance structure. Ballots include elected positions on both the Student Senate and AS Executive Board along with any referendums needing a vote to approve/reject an issue or topic from the whole voting membership of the ASWWU.

The current Elections Code provides information for interested candidates on what you need to do to run for elected office.
Voter Guides for the upcoming election will be available after the end of the candidate filing period for this year (Late April/Early May).

Important Dates: 2024 AS Election (subject to revision)

  • March 23rd: Candidate filing period opens
  • April 21st: Candidate filing period closes
  • 2024 TBD: Mandatory candidates meeting
  • 2024 TBD: Campaign period opens, 9am
  • 2024 TBD: Voting period opens, 12am
  • 2024 TBD: Financial disclosure statements due, 4pm
  • 2024 TBD: Voting period closes, 4pm
  • 2024 TBD: All physical and online campaign materials must be cleaned up/removed, 4pm
  • 2024 TBD: Final deadline for filing grievances, 5pm
  • 2024 TBD: Election results reported to AS Government, 4pm

Want to know who's running for office? Election Guides are here!

AS Executive Board 2023 Election Guide
AS Student Senate 2023 Election Guide

Want to file a grievance for a student election? Check out the Election Code and fill out the Grievance Filing Form. You are strongly encouraged to reach out to the Elections Coordinator and the Ethics Board Chair before you fill out the form.

The Student Senate serves as the legislative body of the Associated Students of Western Washington University and is comprised of 21 Senators from the eight Colleges on campus, as well as from the general student population. Check out their work from the last two years Student Senate. Run for the Student Senate! Senators are paid for 7-10 hours of work a month to advocate for students in each college on campus including the graduate school and four positions are reserved for undergraduate students Video.

The Executive Board has the right and responsibility to serve as a resource and advocate for all students. For this purpose, the governing bodies of the Associated Students of Western Washington University shall, (1) represent student interests and opinions to the University Administration, the Board of Trustees, academic governance structures, and appropriate external government bodies, (2) support student success in their academic endeavors, (3) foster students’ rights and responsibilities and inform students on the proceedings of the Associated Students and of the University, and (4) promote the general welfare of all students. Meet your elected Executive Board below and get involved by contacting them!

Follow aswwu_oce for updates!

Questions?

Contact Isaac Brandt (He/Him) as.oce.elections.coordinator@wwu.edu