It's Voting Time! But Why Should You Vote?
Wednesday 04-03-2026 - 15:30
Voting is open and it’s time to decide which candidates are going to be your 2026/27 Full-Time Officers (FTOs).
VOTE NOW!
On Tuesday 3rd, voting opened in this year’s LUSU elections. So, now is your chance to make your mark and decide who you want to be the next FTO team at LUSU. Voting closes Thursday 5th March at 6PM – there’s still time!
But the big question that might be on your mind… why should you vote?
The chance to have your say
Elections are one of the biggest ways to have your voice heard, and what you say matters. So, if there’s something you don’t like, or something you want to see changed… vote! There might be candidates that agree with you – check out this year’s candidates and their manifestos here.
Valuing student opinions
We value every single student’s opinion – yup, that includes you. Whatever it is, we want to hear it. Voting means that we get to hear from as many of you as we possibly can and gives us insight into the change you want to see from us, your union.
Change that matters
Throughout the year, FTOs run and aid the running of campaigns on multiple different subjects. They also lobby the University and speak with senior members at meetings to make change happen. So, if there’s a nominee that wants to campaign for something that matters to you, why not give them your vote? This is your time to put a stamp on Lancaster’s history for not just you, but also future students to come.
Trees 4 Votes
Did you know that for every 20 votes in our elections, we plant 1 tree on university land? You’re not just making change for you, but the environment too! We’ve already begun planting some of the 328 trees from last year’s election periods. You can check it out below.
Represent students democratically
FTOs represent the student body here at Lancaster University. So, whether you vote or not, the FTOs elected will represent you at a senior level in the university. Take the time to think carefully and choose who you want to have that responsibility.
It’s easy!
Like, super easy. All you have to do is click the link in your fast-track voting email and follow the instructions on your screen. Or you can simply go to www.lancastersu.co.uk/vote to cast your vote.
You don’t even need to get out of bed!
Want to hear it from someone who's not us? Take it from students!
- 'I voted because I think it’s important that every student has a voice, and that we have the best ambassadors on campus. I think everyone else should vote so that the Students’ Union represents everyone, and what they want out of their University.'
- 'I voted in the LUSU Elections because it’s really clear how much these people care about the University and Students’ Union, and I think I’d encourage other people to do the same, just so students can have a say in how the University works and also there’s not much chance in the university for us to have a say and this is the chance where I think other people should really take it.'
- 'I think it’s important that our students have a voice. You get to have a say on what happens at our University and without these Elections, it’s almost impossible to be able to communicate that.'
- 'The reason why I voted already is because I think it’s really important to get your students to have a voice as well, so that kind of direct link with the vice chancellor, the higher-ups - FTOs are really important for that. I think the different roles encompass really important points that the Uni needs to focus on swell, so that’s why I voted really. Why should the people vote? It’s important if you want things to continue, at the moment we’re playing Korfball out in the square [for a charity fundraiser], those things can only happen if we’ve got the SU behind us, and it’s the same for education, for mental health, for all these other issues. It’s really important that you have students helping you out as well.'
Remember, voting closes Thursday 5th March at 6PM – so what are you waiting for? Get voting!
