Election timetable
|
What’s happening? |
Date |
|
Open of nominations |
25 November 2025 |
|
Close of nominations |
14 January 2026 |
|
Candidate briefing |
15 January 2026 |
|
Anticipated announcement of candidates |
25 February 2026 |
|
Campaigning |
25 February from 12 noon - 24 March at 11am |
|
NUS hustings |
5-12 March 2026 |
|
Deadline to register reps to vote* |
11 March 2026 by 12 noon |
|
Voting period |
16 March at 2pm - 24 March at 11am |
|
Announcement of results |
25 March 2026 |
|
Terms commence |
1 July 2026 |
*All deadlines are at 12 noon unless otherwise stated.
Please note that this timetable has been updated to reflect the delayed opening of polls and the Deputy Returning Officer's decision to extended the voting period.