Ottawa, ON, October 21, 2026 – A by-election will take place in November 2026 to choose the next President of the Carleton University Students’ Association (CUSA). This election provides Carleton undergraduate students with an important opportunity to participate in student governance and help shape the future of their student association.
Students are encouraged to participate and engage with the electoral process by running in the by-election, or taking the time to learn about the candidates and their platforms, and participate in the vote. The by-election is an opportunity for the Carleton undergraduate community to make its voice heard and contribute to the direction of student representation on campus.
The official election timeline is as follows:
Nominations: November 2-9, 2026
Candidate Validations: November 9-13, 2026
Campaign Period: November 16-25, 2026
Voting Period: November 23-25, 2026
Appeals Deadline: 72 hours following the close of the election
The campaign period will provide students with the opportunity to learn about candidates’ priorities, ask questions, and consider their visions for CUSA before casting their ballots. Voting will take place from November 23 to 25, 2026, during the final three days of the campaign period.
CUSA encourages all eligible students to take part in the by-election and make their voices heard. Student participation is an essential part of a representative and engaged campus community.
Further information regarding candidate eligibility, election regulations, voting procedures, and results will be shared through CUSA’s official communication channels.
CUSA looks forward to a successful by-election and encourages students across campus to participate in shaping the future of their student association.