Spring 2026 Student Government General Election

The Student Government election will take place on April 3rd and 4th. Stay tuned for more information.

Student Government Election Filing

The filing period will open on January 20th at 9:00 a.m. and remain open until February 28, 2025, 5:00 p.m.

During the filing period, students interested in running for office in the Student Government Election must complete the Student Government Election Filing Form.

Specific dates for the filing period may be found on the Student Government Election Timeline. 

The Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has jurisdiction over the student government elections. All opinions and orders issued by the court are binding for this election.

Student Government Election Rules Reading Seminar & Affirmation Statement

Each candidate is required to attend one Rules Reading Seminar.  After attending the Rules Reading Seminar, each candidate is required to sign the Agreement and Affirmation Statement.

If you cannot attend one of the Rules Reading Seminars contact the Election Board Chair at StuGovElections@txstate.edu immediately.

Rules Reading Seminar

Rules Reading Seminar 1 S.G.E.C. III Administrative §3 and 4: March 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in LBJ 323

Rules Reading Seminar 2 S.G.E.C. III Administrative §3 and 4: March 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in LBJ Student Involvement Lounge (4th Floor) 

Rules Reading Seminar 3 S.G.E.C. III Administrative §3 and 4: March 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in LBJ 315

Student Government Election Candidates and Debate

Candidates competing for the President and Vice President positions debate the issues at least one week before the voting period. Senatorial candidates will also have the opportunity to introduce themselves at the Senate Town Hall. 

Check out the Candidates webpage for the time and location of this debate.

Expense Reporting

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Financial Disclosure Statements

Financial Disclosure Statement

Financial disclosure statements must be filed with the Supreme Court. Each candidate’s financial records must list identifying information (name, item, etc.) and amounts of each contribution and expenditure. The financial disclosure statements must contain all the expenses incurred by the candidate before and during the campaign period. Each financial disclosure statement must have all expenditure receipts attached.

Deadline for Financial Disclosures

All candidates must submit an itemized financial report, with receipts and bank records, within 72 hours of election results being posted. The Supreme Court reserves the right to audit these reports as necessary

 

FAQs

Student Government Election Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Students may vote from their mobile devices. However, students risk the chance of not fully voting if the connection is dropped.

  • All students of every classification, regardless of their other Texas attributes, who are enrolled for any amount of credit hours at either the Round Rock or San Marcos campuses of Texas State University are allowed to vote on the Bobcat Organization Hub.  

  • The voting system is intended to be a secret ballot. Meaning, it only records that students cast their vote. Once students have logged into the voting system and have officially cast their vote another ballot cannot be created. This method is similar to state and national voting.

  • Students who have placed a "Privacy Hold" on their University records will not show up due to a request made by that student. Students must remove the "Privacy Hold" to show up as a write--in candidate. This process is done by the Office of the University Registrar located at JCK 111 or by calling 512-245-2367.

Student Government Election Policies

There are many policies, procedures, and rules to follow as a Student Government Election candidate. Below are links to the frequently needed ones.

Election Contacts

Email the Student Government Supreme Court with questions on how to appeal an Election Decision, report an Election Code violation, request an Election Code Advisory Opinion, and campaign materials approvals at sgsupremecourt@txstate.edu