Your manifesto is a 250 word statement that tells people who you are, what you hope to achieve whilst in the role and why people should vote for you. It’s what people will see when they go online to vote, and will help to set you apart from the other candidates! Before you get started, think about the following:
You might want to include:
Top tips for writing:
You will need to also write an additional 3 bullet points, within a 50-word limit, to summarise your manifesto.
Your 50-word bullet point summary will be included on the candidates webpage and is a quick way for voters to learn who you are and what you want to achieve.
If you experience any problems or have any questions regarding this, please email elections@rusu.co.uk before the deadline.
Manifestos are compulsory for some roles, meaning you’ll need to have submitted one before the manifesto deadline in order for your nomination to be approved. These roles are:
Manifestos are not compulsory for any other roles in our elections, but we highly recommend writing one anyway! They can be a really great way to help you get your message across to voters.
You may also upload a photo to go with your manifesto, but this is not compulsory for any role.
Pop into the ARC in the RUSU building (where Reception is) and ask to speak with an Officer about your manifesto. Alternatively, email elections@rusu.co.uk and ask if you can arrange to talk to an Officer about your manifesto.