If you would like to run for RCSA President for the 2026 - 2027 academic term, you must complete the Intent to Run Form by Wednesday, January 21 at 11:59pm. Once you complete the intent to run, please submit information to our Campaign & Marketing Request Form. This is also due by Wednesday, January 21 at 11:59pm. The form includes options to request campaign materials and spaces to upload a headshot and any printed marketing you would like.

Any questions about the President role can be directed to the current President, Kate, at rcsapres@uw.edu.
Any questions about the elections process can be directed to the RCSA Director of Government Affairs, Naomi, at rcsagov@uw.edu.

Timeline

January 5th - RCSA Presidential Intent-to-Run Form Opens

January 16th - Presidential Candidate Elections Info Session

January 21st - RCSA Presidential Intent-to-Run Form and Campaign Request form Closes

January 21st - 5:00 PM - Information Session (Recording will be linked here and in a button above)

January 26th - Campaigning Begins

January 28th - Presidential Forum (4:30pm, Spratlen 313) & Voting Opens

February 11th - 12:00 PM - Campaigning & Voting Ends

February 13th - 5:00 PM - (If necessary) Violations Hearing on Zoom

February 18th - President-Elect Announcement

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Any HFS resident has one vote for president!

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.