Candidate Hub

Welcome, candidate, congratulations on applying for the role and wanting to be the voice of students at Southampton Solent University.

This is your candidate hub, the central spot for everything you'll need to run an effective campaign in the elections. If you have any questions or concerns, please get in contact with the Election Team by emailing elections@solent.ac.uk.
 

We are holding a series of workshops to help prepare Candidates for the Elections on the dates below:

 

 

Artwork and media

Campaigning is a huge part of running in this election, and we strongly recommend you make the most of this!

You can submit your candidate artwork and media by clicking here.

The deadline to submit artwork is 21st October at 12pm.

 

 

Election rules

It is vital that all candidates running in the Solent Byelections 2026 are familiar with and follow our election rules. This will basically be your cheat sheet to all things elections and the process you need to follow. Click here to view.

 

 

Deadlines

Please take note of the deadlines below, as you will need to ensure you don't miss anything important and break an election rule!

 

Key dates For Solent Elections 2026

  • Applications open: 21st October at 10am

  • Applications close: 14th October at 10am 

  • Candidate briefing: 14th October at 2:30pm

  • Candidate briefing: 15th October at 5:30pm

  • Manifesto and artwork deadline: 21st October at 12pm

  • Artwork printing to be collected: 26th October at 10am

  • Voting opens: 26th October at 10am

  • Voting closes: 30th October at 3pm

  • Results posted online: within 2 working days

 

Candidate Checklist

As a candidate, you have to follow the election process, so we've put together a quick checklist of things you should be doing.

1. Attend the Election Workshops

2. Attend the Candidate Briefing 

3. Submit your manifesto

4. Submit your artwork

5. Campaign

6. Vote

7. Submit your expenses

8. Find out the results

 

 

Candidate Welfare

Your welfare should always come before the elections, so please prioritise yourself. If you do need support, then please contact the Elections Team, who are responsible for the welfare of all candidates in the election.

Remember that the Student Hub and their team are also available to you should you need them. They can be contacted at student.hub@solent.ac.uk.