Senators to Board of Governors Election Details
Senator to Board of Governors elections are to occur in April. All current and incoming eligible Senators are encouraged to consider running for a Board of Governors opening.
Governor terms will begin September 1, 2026. Current Senators with terms ending in 2027 or 2028 and Senator-elects who begin their terms on September 1, 2026 are eligible for nomination. Only current Senators will be eligible to vote.
Nominations will be open from Monday, March 30, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and run until 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Voting will take place following the Senate meeting commencing April 14 at 9:00 a.m. until April 21, 2026 at 4:30 p.m..
Any questions relating to the above may be directed to the Secretariat via secretariat@uwaterloo.ca
2026 Senate Nominees and Campaign Statements
To be updated during the nomination period: March 30 to April 7, 2026
2026 Senators to Board of Governors Election Results
Results to be posted April 22, 2026