Student Elections at UNC

Student democracy is powered by you. Student elections are where Tar Heel voices are really heard.

At Carolina, we share in one of the most storied student governments in the world. Through 230 years of student self-government, we the students have learned to advocate for ourselves, defend our ideas while respecting disagreement, and lead for a better tomorrow in the face of powers that don’t care about us.

Twice-annual elections are the core of UNC’s student democracy. In elections, students select the principal organs of UNC’s Student Government and the Residence Hall Association (RHA). Student Elections also select roles like the Homecoming Court and determine whether key Student Government proposals, like constitutional amendments, are adopted.

Student Elections are facilitated by the Board of Elections, an independent agency of UNC’s Student Government dedicated to protecting and promoting student democracy at UNC. Your Board currently consists of undergraduates Eli North (Chair), Lucy Nowland, and Anna Lynch, graduate members Sabrina Rahim and Siyan Chen, and one currently vacant graduate seat.

Spring 2026 General Election Information

Proceedings for the Spring 2026 General Election have begun! Election Day is February 10-11, 2025. Registration will occur in phases leading up to Election Day and voting will be available on Heel Life.

All candidates are required to register with the board, using the form provided here.

All candidates are further required to complete the training mechanism provided here.

The Nonpartisan Voter Guide can be found here.

Election Timeline

Candidate Registration Opens: January 20th, 12:00 AM

Ballot Petitions Due: January 28th, 11:59 PM

Certified Candidate List Published: January 29th-List of Certified Candidates

Early Voting:  February 7th, 5:00 PM to February 9th, 5:00 PM

Election Day: February 10th, 5:00 PM to February 11th, 5:00 PM

Financial Statements Due: February 14th, 11:59 PM

Please direct any questions to boe@unc.edu. BOE Chair Elias L. North is the primary contact for the Spring 2026 General Election.

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