Winter 2025: General Election

The Un-Official Results are IN!

These results contain all valid votes cast during the voting period of the election. These results will be made official, and the winners will be ratified at the CSA Board Meeting on March 26, 2025.

Executive Results:


CSA President: Quorum Met
Nate Broughton was the only candidate for CSA president. 2825 votes were cast in the election which accounts for a quorum of 11.26% which exceeds the required 10% quorum. The results are as follows:
Yes (in favour of candidate): 2343
No (not in favour of candidate): 261
Decline: 289

Nate Broughton has been elected to the position of CSA President.


Vice President, Student Experience: Quorum Met
Pawandeep Singh was the only candidate for VP Student Experience. 2825 votes were cast in the election which accounts for a quorum of 11.26% which exceeds the required 10% quorum. The results are as follows:
Yes (in favour of candidate): 2148
No (not in favour of candidate): 428
Decline: 317

Pawandeep Singh has been elected to the position of Vice President, Student Experience

Vice President, Academic: Quorum Met
William Coleman was the only candidate for VP Academic. 2825 votes were cast in the election which accounts for a quorum of 11.26% which exceeds the required 10% quorum. The results are as follows:
Yes (in favour of candidate): 2338
No (not in favour of candidate): 249
Decline: 306

William Coleman has been elected to the position of Vice President, Academic.

Vice President, External: Quorum Met
Natalie Wilkinson was the only candidate for VP External. 2825 votes were cast in the election which accounts for a quorum of 11.26% which exceeds the required 10% quorum. The results are as follows:
Yes (in favour of candidate): 2370
No (not in favour of candidate): 261
Decline: 262

Natalie Wilkinson has been elected to the position of Vice President, External.

College of Engineering & Physical Sciences: Quorum Met
There were 3 candidates running for two seats as College of Engineering and Physical Sciences Director, Marcus Aldred-Ganhao, Ethan Warren and Adrian Webster. 539 votes were cast by CEPS students resulting in a quorum of 12.96% which exceeds the 10% requirement. The results are as follows:
Marcus Aldred-Ganhao: 289
Ethan Warren: 248
Adrian Webster: 218
Decline: 68

Marcus Aldred-Ganhao and Ethan Warren have been elected as the College of Engineering & Physical Sciences Directors on the CSA Board.

College of Arts: Quorum Met
Jonah Greenhut was the only candidate for College of Arts Director. 283 votes were cast by COA students resulting in a quorum of 12.44% which exceeds the required 10% quorum. The results are as follows:
Yes (in favour of candidate): 263
No (not in favour of candidate): 11
Decline: 7

Jonah Greenhut has been elected as College of Arts Director on the CSA Board.

College of Biological Sciences: Quorum Met
There were 4 candidates running for two seats as College of Biological Sciences Director; Yael Lazebnik, Alex Song, Wedad Alkhaliel and Abdullah Al-Jabji. 804 votes were cast by CBS students resulting in a quorum of 14.93% which exceeds the 10% quorum requirement. The results are as
follows:
Yael Lazebnik: 384
Alex Song: 388
Wedad Alkhaliel: 243
Abdullah Al-Jabji: 285
Decline: 47

Yael Lazebnik and Alex Song have been elected as College of Biological Sciences Directors on the CSA Board.

Lang School of Business: Quorum NOT Met

Trevor Jamensky was the only candidate for Lang School of Business Director. 278 votes were cast by Lang students resulting in a quorum of 5.91% which does not meet the 10% quorum requirement. The results are as follows:
Yes (in favour of candidate): 211
No (not in favour of candidate): 42
Decline: 26

Since quorum was not met, Trevor Jamnesky was not elected as Lang School of Business Director.

Verified Quorum Update – Thursday, March 13, 2025

We have received a total of 1887 responses on the ballot.

Currently, the verified number of votes from all undergraduate students is 1841.

We currently have a quorum of 7.34%

Since there are 25087 total students registered, we will need 2508 students to vote and reach the required 10% quorum for executives. 

College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Currently, the verified number of votes from all CEPS students is 361.

CEPS currently has a quorum of 8.68%

Since there are 4160 total CEPS students registered, 416 students need to vote to reach the required 10% quorum.

College of Arts

Currently, the verified number of votes from all COA Students is 146.

COA currently has a quorum of 6.42%

Since there are 2275 total students registered, 228 students need to vote to reach the required 10% quorum.

College of Biological Sciences

Currently, the verified number of votes from CBS students is 561.

CBS currently has a quorum of 10.61%

Since there are 5383 total CBS students registered, 538 students need to vote to reach the required 10% quorum.

Lang School of Business

Currently, the verified number of votes from Lang students is 183.

Lang currently has a quorum of 3.89%

Since there are 4707 total LANG students registered, 471 students need to vote to reach the required 10% quorum

 

Voting has been extended for the CSA Winter 2025 General Elections!

Starting Monday, February 3, the CSA will be hosting our general election to fill all Executive and Board of Directors positions for the coming academic year. Successful candidates will serve a term of May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026. These candidates will represent YOU as an undergraduate student at the University of Guelph, so make sure you do your part in the democratic process by getting informed and casting your vote starting Monday, March 3, 2025 when the polls open. Continue reading below to view the available positions, schedule of elections dates and events, where to vote, and more!

Candidate Bios are now live!

Visit our Candidate Bios webpage to learn more about the students running to represent your college and the undergraduate population as a whole. Be sure to also follow @csa_elections on Instagram for all the latest news regarding the general election.

Ready to cast your vote?

Visit the ballot to cast your vote today! Voting is now extended until Friday, March 14, at 11:59pm.

Board of Directors and Executive Vacancies

The following positions are available for candidates in the CSA Winter 2025 General Election: 

  • President
  • Vice President Student Experience
  • Vice President Academic
  • Vice President External
  • College of Arts At-Large Director (2 positions)
  • College of Biological Sciences At-Large Director (2 positions)
  • College of Engineering and Physical Sciences At-Large Director (2 positions)
  • College of Social and Applied Human Sciences At-Large Director (2 positions)
  • Lang School of Business At-Large Director (2 positions)
  • Ontario Veterinary College At-Large Director (2 positions)
  • Ontario Agricultural College At-Large Director (2 positions)

Winter 2025 Election Schedule

Nomination PeriodMonday, February 3, 2025 to Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 5pm
All-Candidate’s MeetingThursday, February 13, 2025
Promotional Preparation PeriodThursday, February 13, 2025 to Friday, February 21, 2025
Campaigning Period Monday, February 24, 2025 to Friday, February 28, 2025
All-Candidate’s Forum Wednesday, February 26, 2025 in the UC Courtyard from 4:30pm-5:30pm
Voting PeriodMonday, March 3, 2025 to Friday, March 7, 2025 at 11:59pm
Voting Period Extension (if required)Saturday, March 8, 2025 to Friday, March 14, 2025 at 11:59pm
Ratification of New MembersWednesday, March 26, 2025

All-Candidate’s Forum

The All-Candidate’s Forum is a chance for undergraduate students to learn more about the candidates in the election and ask them questions about the key issues impacting students and their plans should they be elected. The Forum is scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 4:30pm in the UC Courtyard. Students can submit questions to the candidates ahead of the Forum using this Microsoft Forms link. The deadline to submit questions in advance of the Forum is Monday, February 24, at 11:59pm. 

Hybrid Polling Stations

For the Winter 2025 General Election, the CSA will be holding hybrid in-person polling stations in locations on campus where students can find out more information about the election and how to vote. The CSA will also have staff circulating in key areas on campus to inform students about the election and encourage them to vote. Check out the list of locations below. 

Dates                     Locations and Times                       
Monday, March 3, 2025Summerlee Science Complex: 11:30am – 3:00pm
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Wednesday, March 5, 2025Mountain Hall: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Thursday, March 6, 2025UC Courtyard: 11:30am – 3:00pm
Friday, March 7, 2025UC Courtyard: 11:30am – 3:00pm
Monday, March 10, 2025UC Courtyard: 11:00am – 3:00pm
Tuesday, March 11, 2025Science Complex Atrium: 11:00am – 3:00pm
Wednesday, March 12, 2025Mountain Hall: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Thursday, March 13, 2025Rozanski Hall: 11:00am – 3:00pm
Friday, March 14, 2025Athletics Centre: 11:00am – 3:00pm

CSA Elections Office Staff

Chief Returning Officer (CRO) — Lauren Pyne (she/her)

  • Available at [email protected]
  • Winter 2025 Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30pm-1:30pm and 2:30pm-4:30pm, Fridays from 10:30am-11:30am and 12:30pm-1:30pm
  • Or by appointment

Assistant Returning Officer (ARO) — Yolanda Grant (she/her)

  • Available at [email protected]
  • Winter 2025 Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30pm-2pm, Thursdays from 10:30am-12:30pm, and Fridays from 10:30am-2:30pm
  • Or by appointment

Election Bylaws and Policies

In addition to being familiar with CSA’s policies and bylaws before participating in elections, it is important for candidates to review CSA election-related policies. See File attachments below.

Those interested in running for an Executive position should read Policy Appendix A – Executive Portfolios (see below) to help you understand the role. It is also strongly encouraged to contact a current Executive (or past member) and discuss the position responsibilities.

File attachments

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Appendix A – Executive Portfolios359.08 KB
Bylaw 2 – Electoral216.91 KB
Appendix G – Electoral327.72 KB

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