All Executive Council positions and Senate seats will be open for election during the Spring 2026 SGA General Election on Tuesday, Feb. 24. Interested candidates must submit their online Application & Statement of Candidacy by 11:59 p.m. CT on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. The full candidate filing period runs from Jan. 23 through Feb. 1. For eligibility requirements, please review Article III, Section 3 and Article IV, Section 3 of the SGA Constitution.

As part of the application process, candidates must submit the following: 

• Candidate Information: General details including name, GPA, hours earned, and classification.
• Campaign Team Declaration: Identification of your campaign manager and 'Top 5' staff (if applicable).
• Honors & Activities: A summary of your campus involvement and recognitions.
• Statement of Intent: A brief essay answering: (1) Who are you? (2) Why are you running? and (3) What is your platform? (Word limits: 250 for Senate / 350 for Executive Council).
• Campaign Agreement & FERPA Release: An electronic signature required for final submission.

Once the application is submitted, candidates will receive a follow-up email with instructions on providing a headshot, completing the preliminary financial disclosure form, and registering to attend one of the mandatory orientation meetings scheduled Feb. 2–6, 2026. Required for both candidates and campaign managers, these sessions will cover roles and responsibilities, the election timeline, candidacy requirements, and campaign regulations.

For inquiries regarding the Spring 2026 SGA General Election or application process, please contact the Student Elections Board at sgaelections@ua.edu.