2026 Elections Committee
Gracie Vale 27′ – Co-Chair
Vice President – Co-Chair
Allie Waxman ’28
Josh Horenstein ’28
Chloe Miller ’28
The Elections Committee is a body of at least three members of the Student Government, including and co-chaired by the Vice President and the Inclusivity Officer, or, in the event that said officers intend to run for a Cabinet position, a designee thereof who does not intend to run for a Cabinet position. The members of the Standing Committee on Communications serve as non-voting members of the Elections Committee unless its members are selected as voting members of the Committee.
Elections and Applications Timeline
Intent to Run Form
Student Government Applications, henceforth referred to simply as Applications, are online forms distributed to the first-year, sophomore, and junior classes to apply to the Student Government as Student Government Representatives. The content of these Applications is determined by the Elections Committee but must include a description of the responsibilities and expectations of a Student Government Representative. The Application must be identical for all applicants, including those who have previously served on the Student Government.
Cabinet Election Timeline
Monday, Sept 28 at 8:00 AM – Intent to Run Forms Available
Monday, Oct 12 at 11:55 AM – Intent to Run Forms Due
Tuesday, Oct 13 at 8:00 AM – Candidates and Newspaper notified
Wednesday Oct 14 – Friday Oct 16 – Meet with candidates to discuss campaigning and election procedures
Monday Oct 19 – Sunday Oct 25 – Campaigning
Thursday, Oct 22 – Candidate Forum
Monday, Oct 26 at 8:00 AM – Friday, Oct 30 at 11:55 AM – Voting
Friday Oct 30 – Announcement of new Executive Board (26-27)
Thursday Dec 3 – Gavel Passing at the Chateau
Senator Election Timeline
Monday Oct 19 at 8:00 AM – Intent to Run Forms Available
Monday Nov 2 at 11:55 AM – Intent to Run Forms Due
Tuesday Nov 3 at 8:00 AM – Candidates and Newspaper notified
Wednesday Nov 4 – Friday Nov 6 – Meet with candidates to discuss campaigning
and election procedures
Monday Nov 9 – Sunday Nov 15 – Campaigning
Thursday Nov 12 – Meet the Senators
Monday, Nov 16 at 8:00 AM – Friday, Nov 20 at 11:55 AM – Voting
Friday Nov 20 – Announcement of new Senator Selection(26-27)
Thursday Dec 3 – Gavel Passing at the Chateau
The Elections Manual is a supplemental guide to the election and selection process, updated annually, compiled, and adopted by the Elections Committee. The Elections Manual contains the specific dates relevant to the elections and selection process, specific sanctions for violations of the rules outlined in these Bylaws or the Elections Manual, and details other procedures not mentioned in these Bylaws. The Elections Manual is subject to amendment by members of the Student Government after its initial adoption by the Elections Committee. The Elections Manual will be distributed to candidates by the Elections Committee via email upon the submission of the candidates’ Intent to Run Forms (hereafter referred to as IRF).
Only Lafayette College students enrolled at the time of the Student Government elections are eligible to vote in the election.
Each student voting may cast one vote for Student Government President and all Executive Board positions.