Spring 2026 Elections

The ASPLU Program Review Team is excited to announce the elections for the 2026-2027 academic year for ASPLU Executives and Representatives. In this email, you will find position descriptions, campaign timelines and policies, and links to various documents detailing the campaign process.

There are 10 elected representatives and 4 hired positions through various communities on campus. Each of these representatives is essential in representing the PLU student community as a whole. More information will be listed in detail within the election packets so please look at them accordingly for the role you are interested in representing. We encourage all interested individuals to run for positions. Training is provided for all new members of ASPLU.

Election Packets

Positions Being Elected Spring 2026 (click on titles for position descriptions)

Executives                                                                               Eligibility
President Must be entering their second year of enrollment at PLU in Fall 2026
Vice President Must be entering their second year of enrollment at PLU in Fall 2026
Representatives Eligibility                                                                                                    
College of Health Professions Representative (General) Must have a declared major in this college
College of Health Professions Representative (Nursing) Must have a declared major in this college & program
College of Liberal Studies Representative Must have a declared major in this college
College of Natural Sciences Representative Must have a declared major in this college
College of Professional Studies Must have a declared major in this college
Graduate Students Representative Must be a current Graduate student in a program at PLU

Positions Being Elected Fall 2026 or Hired Through Alternative Process

Representatives                                                                                                                                                    Election or Hiring Process & Eligibility
Secretary/Finance Coordinator Hiring Spring 2026; open to all current PLU students
Social Media/Public Relations Coordinator Hiring Spring 2026; open to all current PLU students
Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability Representative Hired through the Center for DJS Spring 2026; open to all current PLU students, part of the DJS Assistant position hosted through Center for DJS
Student Athlete Advisory Committee Representative Selected by SAAC Membership Spring 2026; must be a current D3 Athlete at PLU
Commuter Representative Elected in Fall 2026
Student Community Representative Elected in Fall 2026

ASPLU Elections Resources & FAQs

All candidates must thoroughly read the Election Packet for the position they are running for prior to submitting their election materials. Candidates are responsible for providing all materials and following all policies as they are outlined in the election packets. 

  • President Election Packet
  • Vice President Election Packet
  • Representative Election Packet

In order to be considered an active candidate, please make sure to submit your election materials using this form no later than Monday, April 27th @ 11:59pm. Extensions will not be granted. It is encouraged to submit your materials and begin campaigning as early as possible.

For more information about the current Election, please refer to the following resources. For any questions, please email asplu@plu.edu.

Spring 2026 Election Timeline

  • Campaigning: Tuesday, April 14th @ 8:00am – Monday, April 27th @ 11:50pm
    • Campaigning may only begin after all election materials, including a campaign plan, have been submitted here. 
  • Elections: Wednesday, April 29th @ 8:00am – Thursday, April 30th @ 4:00pm
  • Swearing-in: Tuesday, May 12th @ 5:30pm

Campaign Spending & Poster Printing

Each candidate will have up to $35 provided by ASPLU for the purchase of campaign materials. All candidates will have access to print up to 40 posters using the printer in the ARENA (AUC 172).