1. AUTUMN ELECTIONS 2018

2. Download your candidate guide. https://www. warwicksu

3. REMEMBER!!! Electronic Manifesto 12noon 15th October
Polling Opens/Campaigning Begins 9am 16th October
Polling Closes 12noon 19th October
Provisional results 2pm 19th October
Compulsory Training 20th October

4. Democracy Assistants
There will be Democracy Assistants around Campus from Tuesday to Friday to promote voting in the elections
They are there to help you when you need, as are the Democracy Team

5. Rules & Regs
Absolutely no campaigning of any form until 9am Tuesday Week 3
You are responsible for everyone helping with your campaign, if they break the rules you will be penalised
Your actions must not violate the SU’s policies or governing documents
Candidates cannot claim the support of a current or past SU Club or Society, exec member, or representative
No negative campaigning
No campaigning in study spaces
You can find the rules and regulations in the Candidate Regulations, which have been handed out, and in the candidate guide. Please ensure you have read these.

6. Social Media
No posting in groups that all candidates are not able to post in. This will be communicated to societies and clubs

7. Slates
No slates allowed; candidates will naturally support one another and most likely will be friends with one another but explicitly standing on the same platform is prohibited.

8. Candidate Expenses
NUS Delegate Candidates are allocated £15 in expenses. All other positions are allocated £10 in expenses.
Keep receipts of everything you purchase for your campaign.
All publicity must be printed via Warwick SU print
If you are unsure ask, do not over spend!

9. Manifesto
A Manifesto is the statement you write which explains to students:
Who you are
Your experience
What you believe
What you want to change
Your ideas
Why should they vote for you and what will you do if elected?
Keep manifestos to one page where possible – students will be reading these
In an exit poll ran in the Spring Elections last year, the top reason students gave for voting was that they had read the manifestos. Make sure you stand out.

10. Campaigning: Make It Count
Keep it on point
Keep it entertaining
Keep it realistic
Keep it simple
Your main task is getting students to vote in the first place!

11. Where can I campaign?
There will be a number of temporary display structures around campus based:
Outside SUHQ/ Piazza
Bus interchange
End of Library Road
Outside Zeeman building
Gibbet Hill
Outside Oculus Building
Check the SU/University agreement for more information which will be circulated

12. Who are your voters? There are over 24,000 students at Warwick
Over 30% are International Students
Over 40% are Postgraduate Students

13. Spring Election Exit Poll

14. Complaints
Sometimes candidates may break the rules - sometimes this is not on purpose, however there is no distinction – if you, or any of your campaign team, break the rules, we will take action.
Deposit free election: Sanctions will no longer be a fine from your deposit. If you break the rules, it is likely you may receive a campaign ban for a period of time.
You can report rule breaks to
Please do not go looking to catch other candidates out – focus on why you are the best candidate

15. Problems?
The Adjudication Panel will meet daily to consider candidate complaints, implications and any penalties.
Complaints should be sent to
Decisions from the panel will be published via to all candidates – so please check your s twice a day!

16. Take Care Take care of yourselves Be kind to each other
Promote yourself and your ideas
Debate issues not people
Have fun!