DASA Elections Procedures
DASA elections are governed by an Elections Procedures which can be found at the link below.
Presidential Election 2025
Current Policy and Procedures state the Election Day must be in February.
Nominations must close at 4:30 pm on the seventh day of the Nominations Period
Campaigning must end 24 hours before polls open on Election Day
DASA Presidential Nomination form
Timeline:
Nominations Period
Friday, January 24th 8:00am – Thursday, January 30th 4:30pm
CEO meets with candidate(s) on Thursday, January 30th
Campaigning Period
Friday, January 31st 8:00am – Wednesday, February 6th 8:00am
Grace Period (No Campaigning)
Wednesday, February 6th 8:00am – Thursday, February 7th8:00am
Election Period
Thursday, February 7th 8:00am – Saturday, February 9th 4:30pm
Results announced Monday, February 11th at 5:00pm
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out by email: Jimmy.McCullough@dal.ca
Jimmy McCullough,
Acting Chief Electoral Officer,
VP Internal Affairs, DASA
General Election 2025
Current Policy and Procedures state the Election Day must be in March.
Nominations must close at 4:30 pm on the seventh day of the Nominations Period
Campaigning must end 24 hours before polls open on Election Day
DASA General Election Nomination form
Timeline:
Nominations Period
Monday, March 3rd 8:00am – Sunday, March 9th 4:30pm
CEO meets with candidate(s) on Sunday, March 9th
Campaigning Period
Monday, March 10th 8:00am – Sunday March 16th 8:00am
Grace Period (No Campaigning)
Sunday, March 16th 8:00am – Monday, March 17th 8:00am
Election Period
Monday, March 17th 8:00am – Wednesday, March 19th 4:30pm
Results announced Wednesday, March 19th at 5:00pm
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out by email: taylaraustin@dal.ca
Taylar Austin,
Acting Chief Electoral Officer,
VP Academic and External, DASA