Elections 2026

The SGA Election Board is in charge of running the election for all elected offices and ensuring election policies.  It is comprised of seven neutral students.

They are responsible for making decisions that create a fair election that is open to all undergraduates. During the election season, the body verifies that candidates meet eligibility requirements, host candidate campaigning events, and hear complaints regarding election rule violations.

SGA 2026 ELECTIONS

Follow the SGA Election Board myUMBC page for election events and updates!

Read over Candidate Profiles to learn about who is running for SGA office!

Apply to run in the 2026 UMBC SGA elections!

  • Executive Positions
    • President*
    • Executive Vice President*
    • Vice President for Student Organizations (VPSO)
    • Treasurer
  • Legislative Positions
    • Senator (13 positions)
    • Finance Board (5 positions)

 

*President and Executive Vice President candidates run as a ticket. You cannot run for either of these positions without an eligible running mate.

 

Election Time-Frame
  • Application opens
    • Friday, February 20th at noon
  • Candidate Information Sessions
    • Monday, March 2nd, noon – 1pm, The Commons 329
    • Thursday, March 5th, 2 – 3pm, The Commons 318
  • Candidate Application Closes
    • Sunday, March 8th at 11:59pm
  • Candidate Orientation Sessions (required to run for officer)
    • available through Blackboard and accessible after the application process closes to all eligible candidates
  • Campaigning
    • Can begin Tuesday, March 17th only if the candidate has completed the Blackboard Candidate Orientation Session
Voting Schedule for 2026 SGA Elections
  • Online Voting
    • Currently planned for Sunday, April 12th through Saturday, April 18th

Below are pertinent forms related to the 2026 Elections.

Please visit this page frequently for updated and additional forms.

Application to Run for Elected Office

SGA Elected Officer Position Descriptions

SGA Election Rules

SGA Elections Information Session Recording

Candidate Endorsement Form

Finance Board Candidates

Senate Candidates

Presidential Ticket Candidates

Vice President for Student Organizations Candidates

Treasurer Candidates

 

SGA Senatorial Run-Off Election Results 2025

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Posted: May 1, 2025, 1:42 PM

SGA Election Results 2025: Senator status update

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Posted: April 24, 2025, 10:31 AM

SGA Election Results 2025

The Election Board has reviewed and certified the 2025 SGA Elections. Below are the results of the election.  Officers have been elected to serve for the 2025 - 2026 SGA Term. Officers will be...

Posted: April 21, 2025, 1:41 PM

SGA Election Rule Violation Complaint

The Election Board recently received an election complaint against the Eli Gendleman/Shriya Menon Presidential campaign in reference to a social media post that was published by the...

Posted: April 18, 2025, 11:04 AM

SGA Election Rule Violation Complaint

The Election Board recently received an election complaint against the Jaden Farris/Praise Korie Presidential campaign in reference to a social media post that was published by the Farris/Korie...

Posted: April 17, 2025, 12:00 PM

SGA Election Rule Violation Complaint

The Election Board recently received an election complaint against the Jaden Farris/Praise Korie Presidential campaign in reference to a social media post that was published by the Farris/Korie...

Posted: April 15, 2025, 3:44 PM

Final Candidate Endorsements Updates

Hello! Here is the final list of approved endorsements for the SGA 2025 Elections that were received through the 12pm deadline on Thursday, April 10th. No new endorsements will be given out as...

Posted: April 11, 2025, 12:15 PM

Candidate Endorsements Update

Hello! Here is the current list of approved endorsements for the SGA 2025 Elections. This list includes endorsements received through 11:59pm on April 6th. We will continue to make endorsement...

Posted: April 7, 2025, 1:27 PM

Candidate Endorsements Update

Hello! Here is the current list of approved endorsements for the SGA 2025 Elections. This list includes endorsements received through 11:59pm on April 3rd. We will continue to make endorsement...

Posted: April 5, 2025, 3:45 PM

Candidate Endorsements Update

Hello! Here is the current list of approved endorsements for the SGA 2025 Elections. This list includes endorsements received through April 1st. We will continue to make endorsement updates as...

Posted: April 3, 2025, 9:34 AM