2026 ASUWB Spring Election
Welcome to the 2026 Election Page! We encourage all students to apply for candidacy, so join ASUWB and make UW Bothell a better place! Feel free to reach out with any questions and/or concerns you may have at asuwbvote@uw.edu.
2026 Spring Election Timeline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Candidate Registration Opens | Tuesday, March 17th |
| Candidate Registration Closes | Thursday, April 2nd at 11:59pm PST |
| Candidate Orientation | Friday, April 3rd – 12:30pm – UW1 280 Sunday, April 4th – 3:30pm – Zoom (link TBD) |
| Campaigning begins | Monday, April 6th |
| Marketing Form Due | Thursday, April 9th at 11:59pm PST |
| Candidate Fairs (More details to come!) | Kick Off Fair – Week of April 6th Final Fair – Week of April 27th |
| President/Vice President Debate | Week of April 13th |
| Photo Booth & Scavenger Hunt (Tentative) | Week of April 20th |
| Campaigning Ends | Monday, May 4th at 11:59pm PST |
| Election Ballot Opens | Tuesday, May 5th |
| Election Ballot Closes | Friday, May 15th at 11:59pm PST |
| Deadline for Candidate Complaint Form | Saturday, May 16th at 11:59pm PST |
| All Campaign Materials Removed | Sunday, May 17th at 11:59pm PST |
| Election Results Announced | Between Monday, May 18th and Wednesday, May 27th |
Eligibility requirements
- Enrolled as a current UW Bothell undergraduate or graduate student
- Be in good academic and behavioral standing with the University of Washington Bothell
- A GPA of 2.5 or higher
- 50 UW Bothell student signatures
- Any form of prior leadership experience (President and Vice President only)
2026 Election Ballot will open Tuesday, May 5th!
Elected Positions
ASUWB is searching for six (6) elected positions for this upcoming academic year. Learn more about these positions below.
All elected positions are paid and terms begin July 1.
Term begins July 1. Pay rate is subject to SAF funding and will be around $1,130 per pay period.
- Shall serve as the chief representative for the ASUWB to the students, faculty, staff, administration and public.
- Shall serve as Chair of the Board of Directors.
- Shall serve as an executive voting member of the Board of Directors.
- Shall meet with the tri-campus presidents at least once a quarter.
- Shall serve as the Vice Chair of all ASUWB Committees, with the exception of the Special Committee for Constitutional Interpretation.
- Shall serve as a student representative on the Board of Regents.
- Shall report, as necessary, at regular Senate meetings, and shall present a State of the Association report to the Senate each quarter.
- Shall meet with the Chancellor of the College and other college administrators as needed to discuss the ongoing direction, policies, events and objectives of the ASUWB.
- Shall serve as the voting delegate for the University of Washington Bothell on the Washington Student Association (WSA) Board of Directors or appoint a designee.
- Shall with the aid of the Director of Legislative Affairs, direct the organization of a trip for the Board of Directors and/or selected ASUWB members to the WSA conference(s) each year.
- Shall, in conjunction with the Policy and Personnel Coordinator, establish and distribute meeting agendas in accordance with the existing regulations of these Bylaws and the Open Public Meetings Act (RCW Chapter 42.30).
- Shall maintain periodic communication with the student body.
- Shall nominate students for various college committees.
- Shall be required to attend all Senate meetings.
- Shall serve as a voting member of designated committees, except as otherwise noted.
- Shall be proficient in knowledge of the constitution, bylaws and policies of the ASUWB.
- Shall be required to attend all Board of Directors meetings.
- Shall be allowed up to two (2) unexcused absences from Board of Directors meetings during their term.
- Shall adequately describe their ASUWB-related activities to the Senate and/or other officers if and when requested.
- Shall not perform personal duties in the name of ASUWB.
- Shall not act for partisan political reasons in the name of ASUWB.
- Shall submit a weekly written report to the Senate that shall be sent to the Director of Senate at a deadline chosen by them at the beginning of each quarter describing all actions performed in the name of ASUWB.
- If the Senate is not in session or the Director of Senate position not filled, reports shall be submitted to the President.
- Shall respond to any email in the name of ASUWB within two (2) official business days.
- Shall hold at least eight (8) office hours per week.
Term begins July 1. Pay rate is subject to SAF funding and will be around $1,065 per pay period.
- Serve as an executive voting member of the Board of Directors.
- Shall collaborate with the President on any matters the President deems necessary.
- Shall serve as Chair of the Board Appointment Committee.
- Shall oversee the Legislative Liaison, Marketing Coordinator, Director of Legislative Affairs, and Policy and Personnel Coordinator.
- Shall, in the event of an emergency during which the President is unable to fulfill their duties, assume the duties of the President until such time as the President is able to act.
- Shall assume the position of Interim-President if the Office of the President becomes vacant until a new President is elected. A special election shall occur within 30 days following Article V of the ASUWB Consitution.
- The Interim-President shall possess all the powers and responsibilities of the President.
- Shall be required to attend all Senate meetings.
- Shall serve as a voting member of designated committees, except as otherwise noted.
- Shall be proficient in knowledge of the constitution, bylaws and policies of the ASUWB.
- Shall be required to attend all Board of Directors meetings.
- Shall be allowed up to two (2) unexcused absences from Board of Directors meetings during their term.
- Shall adequately describe their ASUWB-related activities to the Senate and/or other officers if and when requested.
- Shall not perform personal duties in the name of ASUWB.
- Shall not act for partisan political reasons in the name of ASUWB.
- Shall submit a weekly written report to the Senate that shall be sent to the Director of Senate at a deadline chosen by them at the beginning of each quarter describing all actions performed in the name of ASUWB.
- If the Senate is not in session or the Director of Senate position not filled, reports shall be submitted to the President.
- Shall respond to any email in the name of ASUWB within two (2) official business days.
- Shall hold at least eight (8) office hours per week.
- Shall perform all other duties as assigned by the President.
Term begins July 1. Pay rate is subject to SAF funding and will be around $975 per pay period.
- Shall serve as an executive voting member of the Board of Directors.
- Shall serve as the Chair of the Finance Committee.
- Shall keep a current and public account of all financial transactions of the ASUWB.
- Shall be responsible for maintaining communication with all persons involved in financial decisions of the ASUWB.
- Shall be familiar with, and enforce, all financial policies and procedures of the ASUWB and College.
- Shall, in collaboration with the Board of Directors and Finance Committee, prepare the SAF (Services and Activity Fees) narrative and presentation for the upcoming academic year in the fall quarter
- Shall, in consultation with the Board of Directors and Finance Committee, prepare the budget for the ASUWB and all its operations for the upcoming academic year.
- Shall serve as the ASUWB representative on the Service and Activities Fee Committee or designate a representative if they cannot attend.
- Shall serve as the ASUWB representative on the Student Technology Fee committee or designate a representative if they cannot attend.
- Shall be responsible for the management and facilitation of the Student Academic Enhancement Fund (SAEF).
- Shall be responsible, in collaboration with the respective advisors and President, for the recruitment of SAF and STF committee members.
- Shall be required to attend all Senate meetings.
- Shall serve as a voting member of designated committees, except as otherwise noted.
- Shall be proficient in knowledge of the constitution, bylaws and policies of the ASUWB.
- Shall be required to attend all Board of Directors meetings.
- Shall be allowed up to two (2) unexcused absences from Board of Directors meetings during their term.
- Shall adequately describe their ASUWB-related activities to the Senate and/or other officers if and when requested.
- Shall not perform personal duties in the name of ASUWB.
- Shall not act for partisan political reasons in the name of ASUWB.
- Shall submit a weekly written report to the Senate that shall be sent to the Director of Senate at a deadline chosen by them at the beginning of each quarter describing all actions performed in the name of ASUWB.
- If the Senate is not in session or the Director of Senate position not filled, reports shall be submitted to the President.
- Shall respond to any email in the name of ASUWB within two (2) official business days.
- Shall hold at least eight (8) office hours per week.
- Shall perform all other duties as assigned by the President.
Term begins July 1. Pay rate is subject to SAF funding and will be around $975 per pay period.
- Shall be an executive voting member of the Board of Directors.
- Shall conduct assessments on student need, interest, and/or expectations of ASUWB at the beginning of each academic year.
- Shall, in collaboration with the Marketing Coordinator, coordinate and execute a Town Hall at the beginning of each academic quarter.
- Shall meet at least once a quarter with the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, Vice Chancellor for Advancement, the Campus Diversity Officer, and the Deans for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs to discuss ongoing direction, policies, events and objectives of the ASUWB.
- Shall serve as the ASUWB representative or appoint a designee on campus initiative committees, such as but not limited to, committees concerning campus safety, DEI, student health, etc.
- Shall be required to attend all Senate meetings.
- Shall serve as a voting member of designated committees, except as otherwise noted.
- Shall be proficient in knowledge of the constitution, bylaws and policies of the ASUWB.
- Shall be required to attend all Board of Directors meetings.
- Shall be allowed up to two (2) unexcused absences from Board of Directors meetings during their term.
- Shall adequately describe their ASUWB-related activities to the Senate and/or other officers if and when requested.
- Shall not perform personal duties in the name of ASUWB.
- Shall not act for partisan political reasons in the name of ASUWB.
- Shall submit a weekly written report to the Senate that shall be sent to the Director of Senate at a deadline chosen by them at the beginning of each quarter describing all actions performed in the name of ASUWB.
- If the Senate is not in session or the Director of Senate position not filled, reports shall be submitted to the President.
- Shall respond to any email in the name of ASUWB within two (2) official business days.
- Shall hold at least eight (8) office hours per week.
- Shall perform all other duties as assigned by the President.
Term begins July 1. Pay rate is subject to SAF funding and will be around $975 per pay period.
- Shall be an executive voting member of the Board of Directors.
- Serve as the Speaker and a non-voting member (except when the Chair has the deciding vote) of the Senate
- Serve as the Chair of the Legislative Enactment Committee
- Ensure the execution of legislation passed by the Senate and shall relay all legislation and recommendations to the proper College associations, committees, and offices
- Be responsible for the orientation and training of senators
- In conjunction with the Internal Affairs Coordinator, establish and distribute meeting agendas in accordance with the existing regulations of these Bylaws and the Open Public Meetings Act (RCW Chapter 42.30)
- Hold minimum monthly check-ins with all Senators
- Facilitate the creation and publication of the Senate’s quarterly and annual review documents, in conjunction with the ASUWB Marketing & Outreach Coordinator
- Coordinate on-campus events for the Senators in conjunction with the Senate and the ASUWB Events & Engagement Coordinator
- Nominate a replacement in the event of a vacancy in the Senate
- Shall hold at least eight (8) office hours per week.
- Be allowed up to two (2) unexcused absences from Senate meetings during their term.
Term begins July 1. Pay rate is subject to SAF funding and will be around $975 per pay period.
- Shall be an executive voting member of the Board of Directors.
- Oversee advocacy for the approved ASUWB legislative agenda in Olympia, Washington D.C, and the City of Bothell during the legislative session
- Chair the Civic Actions Committee
- Serve as the liaison for local and federal affairs by regularly meeting and corresponding with local and federal offices
- Serve as the liaison to ASUWS, ASUWT, and GPSS government affairs offices
- Oversee, receive counsel from, and support the Legislative Coordinator (LC). They shall meet at least once a week and remain up to date with state legislative advocacy
- Collaborate with the United States Student Association, Washington Student Association, and other organizations on legislative priorities
- Develop the ASUWB Legislative Agenda with the advice of the LC
- Coordinate civic engagement initiatives, including coordinating voter registration and facilitating Get Out the Vote efforts
- Lead coordinating ASUWB’s part of the annual Huskies on the Hill lobby day with ASUWS, ASUWT and GPSS
- Create an end of legislative session report for the ASUWB Senate with the LC
- With the LC, meet separately with the UWB Director of Government and Community Relations and the Health & Wellness Resource Center at the beginning of the academic year. The meeting with the resource center shall be to assess needs for the legislative agenda
- Shall hold at least eight (8) office hours per week.
- Serve as the lead campus organizer for government affairs efforts with support from the Marketing & Events Coordinator and Legislative Coordinator
- Build relationships with student organizations to help amplify student-led initiatives in the legislature
- Recruit, train, and mobilize students to participate in legislative advocacy efforts such as testifying to a legislative committee, signing in support or opposition of legislation, and Huskies on the Hill
- Mobilization efforts may be requested and/or led by the LC in response to legislative developments during session
Election Complaint Form
If you have evidence of a candidate violating campaign rules, you must submit a complaint form before 11:59pm PST on Saturday, May 16th.
Interested in participating but don’t want to run?
Join the Election Committee! ! We are looking for motivated students to assist in the elections season through marketing, tabling, planning, etc. Please submit the Election Officer Form by the priority deadline of March 20th.