VOTING

Every student has the right to vote freely. Candidates should not influence students while they are in the process of voting.

All students can vote for the three full-time officer roles, so take the time to see who's standing, what they stand for, and how they plan to improve student life at Brunel. Vote for the candidates you believe will represent you best!

We use the Alternative Vote system, which means you rank candidates in order of preference.

ONLINE VOTING

The fastest and easiest way to vote is online! You can vote from anywhere on your phone, tablet, or laptop.

Voting is open from 10 AM – 6 PM on:

Wednesday 19th March 2025
Thursday 20th March 2025

Just head to www.brunelstudents.com/elections

Once you’ve voted, you’re done – no queues, no hassle!

VOTING IN-PERSON

If you can’t vote online or need help, we’re offering limited in-person voting at the Union Reception:

You can vote in-person, between 10am-5pm, on the following dates:

Wednesday 19th March 2025
Thursday 20th March 2025

Follow the signs from the main concourse!

Two ballot stations will be set up to ensure privacy when casting your vote.

The in-person voting queue closes at 4:45 PM, so arrive early if you need to vote this way.

ARE THERE ANY IN-PERSON VOTING RULES?

To keep the elections free and fair, please follow these rules:

You will need to bring your student ID card with you.
Be prepared, know who you are voting for! You can only come to vote at a ballot station on ONE occasion. A copy of each candidate’s manifesto will be available at ballot stations.
Allow time to queue, only 2 students in the ballot area at any one time.
No phones (they must stay in your bag/pocket).
No talking unless you are asking staff a question.
Do not touch the keyboards.
No lists, this includes on paper, on hands etc.
No pictures in the ballot area.

If any of these rules are not followed you will be asked to leave and disciplinary action may be taken against you.

ONLINE VOTING RULES

To ensure a fair election, we have some safeguards in place:

You must be logged in to vote
You can only vote once – once submitted, your vote cannot be changed
You must not pressure others to vote or vote on their behalf

If you feel pressured to vote against your will, please submit a complaint via our complaints form.

You can view all our election rules here.

VOTING DASHBOARD

Curious about voter turnout? Check out our voting dashboard to see participation by demographic. here.