Welcome to our 2026-2027 Elections Page

Any questions? Email elections.smusa@smu.ca


Attention SMUdents!

In the upcoming SMUSA election, SMU students will have the chance to vote on a referendum concerning the removal of yearbook fees.

About the Referendum

Students will have an opportunity in the upcoming 2026-2027 SMUSA Election to vote on a referendum concerning the removal of yearbook fees. Students are currently charged $7.25 yearly for full time students and $5.25 yearly for part time students. However, yearbooks are no longer being made by SMUSA. Currently, the funds are going towards the Experiential Learning Fund.

Referendum 2026-2027

IMPORTANT DATES & EVENTS

JANUARY and FEBRUARY 2026

Information Session

  • January 12th, Wednesday | 5 PM

  • Location: 5th Floor Student Center

Nomination Period

  • Tuesday, January 12th - Friday, January 23rd

Candidate Meeting Session

  • Friday, January 23rd

  • Location: 5th Floor Student Center

Campaign Period

  • Monday, January 26th - Monday, February 9th

Presidential Debate

  • Thursday, January 29th | 7 PM - 9 PM

  • Location: Scotiabank Theatre

Board of Directors Forum

  • Wednesday, January 28th | 7 PM - 9 PM

  • Location: Scotiabank Theatre

Voting Period

  • Tuesday, February 10th - Thursday, February 12th

Election Results in The Gorsebrook Lounge

  • TBA | TBA

  • Location: The Gorsebrook Lounge


Unable to attend the Presidential Debate or the BOD Forum? Watch them here!

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