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Student life needs student leaders
Student life is shaped by the students who lead. Who they are is up to you.
Each year in March, 1,000s of students put themselves forward to lead clubs, societies, communities, and the whole Students' Union. We're led by students in everything we do, and you make sure that remains true by voting in the Leadership Race.
Browse the candidates, see what they're standing for, and choose the people who will make your UCL life better.
Important dates
| MILESTONE | DATE (2026) | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Nominations Open | 26 January | 09:00 |
| Nominations Deadline (including Manifestos) | 5 March | 10:00 |
| Candidates Announced | 9 March | 11:00 |
| Voting Opens | 16 March | 09:00 |
| Voting Closes | 20 March | 12:00 |
| Count & Results Announcement | 20 March | 18:30 |
Your questions answered
- How do elections take place?
Elections take place online with voting opening on Monday, 16 March. All UCL students will vote via a secure part of our website. If you nominate yourself, you be able to share a manifesto on your candidate page for voters to read.
- What are the rules?
In order for our elections to be fair, transparent and legally compliant, there are a number of rules and regulations that must be followed. We have condensed them to be as clear and easy to understand as possible. You can view the rules here.
- What do I do if I have a complaint?
If you have a complaint about a candidate, you can submit a complaint via the Elections Complaint form:
Complaint about a Club or Society candidate.
Complaint about a Sabbatical Officer, Student Officer, Student Trustee or Network Rep candidate.
Still have a question? Our Elections team is here to help, you can reach them on [email protected]