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