Election campaign at the university: Everything about candidacy and deadlines!

Election campaign at the university: Everything about candidacy and deadlines!

The deadline for submitting nominations and candidacies for the upcoming elections of the Austrian Students' Union (ÖH) begins on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Like from kleinezeitung.at reported, new groups campaigning for federal and university representation must collect a total of 200 signatures from eligible voters from at least seven different universities. Depending on the size of the university, the requirement for individual university representatives ranges from ten to 200 signatures. Established political groups only need the signature of a mandatary and an authorized representative to legitimize their entry.

Voting cards for postal voting can be applied for as early as April 3rd and until May 6th, but only for the elections for the federal representation and the university representatives. The deadline for improving election proposals ends on April 15th at the latest, although there is the possibility of having a fixed ballot paper as early as April 8th if there are no deficiencies.For all those who would like to apply for a candidacy as a study representative oehweb.at Valuable information: A candidacy is only possible for members of a campaigning group. The prerequisite for this is that the application must be received by the university's legal department by April 17, 2025.

For basic requirements, interested parties must be at least 18 years old, have an admission or continuation registration for a course of study and have paid the ÖH contribution by March 25, 2025 at the latest. Timely payment is recommended to ensure all required documentation can be submitted on time. The excitement surrounding the ÖH elections is already beginning, and students are ready to raise their voices and have an influence!