SGA Elections

The Student Government Association annually hosts elections to find next year's student leaders to carry the torch of change here on campus. Students will have the opportunity to select leaders who share a vision for what is to become of the NIU community within the next academic year. The leaders chosen will serve on many university committees, oversee a budget of a million dollars, aid and manage student organizations, work alongside university staff, aid in the upliftment of Fraternity and Sorority Life on campus, host student-focused events, and serve in all aspects of student representation.

The Student Government Association is calling on you to step up and be part of this change in the shared goal of improving student life for current and future Huskies! All those interested in running for an elected position in the SGA must attend one of the remaining candidate meetings to learn more about the positions up for election, what these positions look like, and the steps required to make it on the ballot! For those interested in participating in the elections, the election timeline with important deadlines can be found below. Any questions or accommodations can be sent to the chair of the Board of Elections Jacob Burg at jburg1@niu.edu!

How to Run for a Legislative Position

1. Attend a candidate meeting
2. Submit required candidate forms
   • SGA Legislative Candidate Registration form (spring 2022)
   • SGA Elections Background Check submission (spring 2022)
   • Campaign Personnel Form
3. Collect 50 signatures from fee-paying NIU students
4. Campaign on campus!
5. Attend the Meet the Candidates
6. Results will be announced within 36 hours following the closure of the polls

How to Run for an Executive Position

1. Attend a candidate meeting
2. Submit required candidate forms
   • SGA Executive Candidate Registration Form (spring 2022)
   • SGA Elections Background Check Submission (spring 2022)
   • Campaign Personnel Form
3. Collect 75 signatures from fee-paying NIU students
4. Participate in SGA Executive Candidate Debate
5. Attend Meet the Candidates
6. Campaign on campus!
7. Results will be announced within 36 hours following the closure of the polls

How to Vote

Voting stations will be readily available for students to vote in person on March 29-30, 2022, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., in the following locations: Barsema Hall, Holmes Student Center, New Residence Hall Community Center, Founders Memorial Library, DuSable Hall or online in HuskieLink (voting form will open at 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 29 and will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30).

Election Timeline