Fall 2023: Elections Timeline

If you have any questions regarding the Elections Process,
please email or call the Office of Elections at sgaelections@unf.edu or (904)-620-5532

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Wednesday, August 23rd: Elections 101 Meeting at 12 PM

UNF Elections will be hosting a meeting to discuss and answer questions about the Fall 2023 Student Government election until 12:30 PM.

Located in the John E. Sapp conference room, on the third floor of the Student Union Building 58 East, Room 3204.

Wednesday, August 30th: Elections 101 Meeting at 12 PM

UNF Elections will be hosting a meeting to discuss and answer questions about the Fall 2023 Student Government election until 12:30 PM.

Located in the John E. Sapp conference room, on the third floor of the Student Union Building 58 East, Room 3204.

Tuesday, September 5th: Political Party Declaration of Intent Due at 5 PM

Forms can be found at the Student Government Rotunda in the Student Union Building, 58E/3300.

Completed forms are due by 5 PM in the Student Government Rotunda, located in Student Union Building 58 East, Room 3300.

Wednesday, September 6th: Elections 101 Meeting at 12 PM

UNF Elections will be hosting a meeting to discuss and answer questions about the Fall 2023 Student Government election until 12:30 PM.

Located in the John E. Sapp conference room, on the third floor of the Student Union Building 58 East, Room 3204.

Tuesday, September 12th: Candidate Declaration of Intent Window Opens

Forms can be found at the Student Government Rotunda in the Student Union Building, 58E/3300.

Completed forms are due October 3rd at 5 PM in the Student Government Rotunda, located in Student Union Building 58 East, Room 3300.

Wednesday, September 13th - Wednesday, September 27th

UNF Elections will be tabling during Market Days; Wednesdays from 10 AM - 2 PM.

Tuesday, September 13th: Elections Fair

Students and candidates are encouraged to attend and meet the different political parties running in the upcoming election. Party chairs must contact the Supervisor of Elections to discuss setup.

Candidates are permitted to put up their campaign signage. Please review the campus signage map (located in the Candidate Campaign Packet) to ensure you are following the proper policies and procedures.

The Elections Fair will take place at the Student Union's Market Wednesdays Tabling event.

Tuesday, October 3rd: Candidate Declaration of Intent Due at 5 PM

Forms can be found at the Student Government Rotunda in the Student Union Building, 58E/3300.

Completed forms are due by 5 PM in the Student Government Rotunda, located in Student Union Building 58 East, Room 3300.

Wednesday, October 11th: Mandatory Candidacy Meeting at 4 PM - 5 PM

Each candidate is required to attend at least one of these meetings or will be disqualified from running.

Located in the John E. Sapp conference room, on the third floor of the Student Union Building 58 East, Room 3204.

Thursday, October 12th: Mandatory Candidacy Meeting at 5 PM - 6 PM

Each candidate is required to attend at least one of these meetings or will be disqualified from running.

Located in the John E. Sapp conference room, on the third floor of the Student Union Building 58 East, Room 3204.

Wednesday, October 18th: Student Candidate Forum @ Market Days

UNF Elections will be hosting a candidate forum during Market Days from 10 AM - 2 PM. 

The candidate forum will take place in the Student Union plaza to give students the opportunity to meet with candidates running and speak about their issues and concerns.

Party chairs/candidates must contact the Supervisor of Elections to discuss setup.

Wednesday, October 18th: Senate Forum @ SU Ballroom

UNF Student Government Senate will be hosting a forum and debate in the Student Union ballrooms from 4 PM - 5:30 PM.

Candidates will have the opportunity to debate with one another on their platforms, pressing student concerns and questions from the public. After the debate, students will have the chance to speak with the parties one on one while tabling occurs. 

The location of the ballroom will be announced at a later date.

Tuesday, October 24th - Wednesday, October 25th: Elections at 9 AM

The Student Government Election begins on Tuesday, October 24th from 9 AM - 6 PM, and will reopen Wednesday, October 25th from 9 AM - 6 PM. 

Thursday, October 26th: Candidate Financial Reports Due at 5 PM

Candidate Financial Statements are due by 5 pm in the Student Government Rotunda in the Student Union Building 58E/3300. All expenses must be declared. Refer to title VI, Elections: Policies and Procedures for more details. 

Thursday, October 26th: Judicial Complaints and Signage Removed by 5 PM

Any A&S fee-paying student may file a judicial complaint regarding the election. Judicial complaints must be filed by 5 pm on March 23rd, 2023, and submitted to the Student Government Rotunda in the Student Union Building 58E/3300, with the exception of the Supervisor of Elections.

Campaigns are responsible for removing all campaign-related materials by 5 pm.

Friday, December 1st: Validation of Election Results at 10 AM - 2 PM

A Committee meeting to validate the results of the election will take place in the Student Government Senate Chambers, located in the Student Union Building 58 East, Room 3200.

Friday, December 8th: Installation of Election Results at 1 PM

A Senate meeting to install the results of the election will take place in the Student Government Senate Chambers, located in the Student Union Building 58 East, Room 3200.