ASI Election Timeline
2026–27 Elections Timeline
Dates to Remember:
Dates listed are for the 2026–27 ASI Election. See individual events or dates for more information.
| Event/Candidate Deadline | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Event/Candidate Deadline ASI Recruitment Resource Campaign Launch | Date Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 | Location N/A |
| Event/Candidate Deadline Candidate Filing Opens | Date Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at 8 a.m. | Location N/A |
| Event/Candidate Deadline Candidate Information Session | Date Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at 7 p.m. | Location Cal Poly Recreation Center Training Room (Building 43, Room 109) |
| Event/Candidate Deadline Candidate Information Session | Date Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, at 11 a.m. | Location Cal Poly Recreation Center Training Room (Building 43, Room 109) |
| Event/Candidate Deadline Open House Board of Directors Meeting | Date Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. | Location University Union (Building 65, Room 220) |
| Event/Candidate Deadline Filing Information Booth | Date Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at 11 a.m. | Location University Union Plaza |
| Event/Candidate Deadline Candidate Filing Closes | Date Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at 5 p.m. | Location N/A |
| Event/Candidate Deadline Mandatory Candidate Meeting - Board of Directors | Date Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, at 11 a.m. | Location University Union (Building 65, Room 220) |
| Event/Candidate Deadline Mandatory Candidate Meeting - President | Date Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at 11 a.m. | Location University Union (Building 65, Room 216) |
| Event/Candidate Deadline Candidate Media and Resource Day | Date Thursday, Apr. 9, 2026, at 11 a.m. | Location Chumash Auditorium, University Union (Building 65) |
| Event/Candidate Deadline Active Campaigning Begins | Date Saturday, Apr. 11, 2026, at 5 p.m. | Location N/A |
| Event/Candidate Deadline Presidential Candidate Debate | Date Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026, at 11 a.m. | Location University Union Plaza |
| Event/Candidate Deadline Candidate Meet & Greet | Date Monday, Apr. 20, 2026, at 11 a.m. | Location University Union Plaza |
| Event/Candidate Deadline Campaign Close-out Statement Due | Date Monday, Apr. 20, 2026, at 5 p.m. | Location N/A |
| Event/Candidate Deadline Election Begins | Date Tuesday, Apr. 21, 2026, at 8 a.m. | Location N/A |
| Event/Candidate Deadline Election Ends | Date Thursday, Apr. 23, 2026, at 8 a.m. | Location N/A |
| Event/Candidate Deadline Election Announcement | Date Thursday, Apr. 23, 2026, at 12 p.m. | Location University Union Plaza |
| Event/Candidate Deadline Write-In Candidate Packets Due | Date Friday, Apr. 24, 2026, at 8 a.m. | Location N/A |
| Event/Candidate Deadline Campaign Materials Removed | Date Monday, Apr. 27, 2026, at 5 p.m. | Location N/A |
Meeting Locations
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Meeting
Candidate Media and Resource Day
April 10, 2025
11:00 am-12:00 pm
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Panel Discussion
Presidential Candidate Debate
April 17, 2025
11:00 am-12:00 pm
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Civic Engagement
Candidate Meet & Greet
April 21, 2025
11:00 am-12:00 pm
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Civic Engagement
ASI Elections Announcement
April 24, 2025
12:00-1:00 pm
More Information
Candidate Packet must be submitted to ASI Student Government, no later than Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at 5 p.m. Once received, your packet will be reviewed to ensure that it is complete.
Please Note:
- Attendance is mandatory at the ASI Board of Directors Candidates Meeting
- Attendance is mandatory at the ASI Presidential Candidates Meeting
- Attendance is strongly encouraged at Media and Resource Day, Candidate Meet & Greet, & the Presidential Candidate Debate.
- Completed Candidate Packets Include:
- Candidate Filing Form
- Candidate Statement of Honesty and Campaign Integrity
- Campaign Team Declaration and Statement of Integrity
- ASI Presidential Petition (Not required for Board of Directors Candidates)
- Candidate Statement and Candidate Diversity Statement
- Student Leader Scholarship and Conflict of Interest Policies
- Position Responsibility Guides and Qualifications for Office
- Campaign Close-Out Statement (Required for both Presidential and Board of Directors Candidates) Due: Monday, Apr. 20, 2026, at 5 p.m.
- Completed Election Write-In Candidate Packet Due by Friday, Apr. 24, 2026, at 8 a.m.
Please contact the ASI Recruitment and Elections Committee Chair, Scott Drouin at (805) 756-1291 or Recruitment & Elections Chair for more information.
