Candidate & Agent Resources

Rules applying to all RUSU elections and referenda, including guidelines on campaigning, manifestos, and the complaints procedure.

All the key dates candidates will need to know for the 2022 Leadership Elections in one place.

We monitor our elections processes to ensure quality and effectiveness from a diversity perspective. This includes keeping a record of the diverse background from which candidates are drawn.

Nominating yourself in the election can seem tricky and maybe a little scary, but it's actually super simple! Read on to find out how to nominate yourself in an election.

Details the budget available for various roles as well as what it can be spent on.

Meet The Candidates is our new-look Candidates Question Time, that puts a new emphasis on networking and chatting to your Full-time Officer candidates. We'll still provide the opportunity for you to ask your questions, whilst allowing time for you to meet & network with the candidates in a more informal space after.

Your elections poster is a poster you create to help you with your campaign.

Get some top tips on how to gain votes in your election.

Guidelines on publicising your campaign or nomination, photocopying, social media and more.

Your manifesto is a 250-word statement which tells people who you are, what you hope to achieve whilst in the role and why people should vote for you. Find best practises and manifesto guidelines here.

Your statement is your opportunity to explain your position, outline your argument, facts and supporting evidence, and tell people why they should vote for your side in the referendum.