Hall Elections
Hall Elections Information
Each spring, Judicial Council holds elections for Hall Governments.
Spring 2026 Hall Elections Timeline
Monday, February 9
- Opt In Halls: Form to request to be on the ballot opens up at 8 AM
- Opt Out Halls: Form to request to be on the ballot will still go to your hall at 8 AM. If you opt out, your HEC will be required to solicit interest for Hall President, Vice President, and Senator
- Prospective Hall President, Vice President, and Senator Information Session — 7:30 PM; 138 Debartolo
Hall Election Coordinator Training
- Dates and times TBD
On or before Monday, February 16
- Hall Election Coordinators hold Information Session.
Tuesday, February 17
- Notification Form due by noon from Hall Election Coordinator (opt-in vs. opt-out)
- Opt In Halls: Form closes to request to be on the ballot at 11:59 PM
- Opt Out Halls: List of candidates due at 11:59 PM
Wednesday, February 18
- Campaigning period begins at 8:00 AM
- Uncontested elections will be suspended in Senate
Tuesday, March 3
- PRIMARY ELECTION DAY!
- Opt-In Halls: Vote on NDCentral between 8AM-8PM
- Opt-Out Halls MUST submit primary election results to Judicial Council
IF NECESSARY:
Thursday, March 5:
- RUN-OFF ELECTION DAY!
- Opt-In Halls: Vote on NDCentral between 8AM-8PM
- Opt-Out Halls MUST submit run-off election results to Judicial Council
- Halls with vacancies will be contacted by the Judicial Council concerning next steps
Important Election Rules/Regulations
- Candidates are responsible for knowing and understanding all election rules and regulations, namely Article XV, Section 1 of the Student Union Constitution and du Lac
- Campaign limit of $50, all materials and receipts must be approved by Hall Election Coordinator
- Campaigning may be held ONLY over the period specified by the Election Committee
- No campaigning may occur in any classroom, space or event funding through SAO, all Student Union meetings or events, and on the 2nd or 3rd floor of LaFortune
- Use of Listservs for campaiging is prohibited (@listserv.nd.edu or any variation thereof)
- All candidates are expected to behave ethically at all times
- Allegations of election misconduct must be submitted to Judicial Council (jcouncil@nd.edu or through this form) within 48 hours of the time committed or 9:00 pm on day of the election, whichever is sooner.
See Article XV, Section 3 for all regulations specific to Hall Elections