Each year the Thompson Rivers University Students’ Union holds an election to select a new Board of Directors for the upcoming year. Students who are elected govern the Union and assist in the planning and implementation of the Union programs in the following Academic year. Any student studying on-campus at TRU is eligible to nominate themselves for election to the TRUSU Board of Directors. To learn more about the Union and its operations click here.
Members of the Board serve a one-year term from May 1 until April 30 and are eligible to be paid for up to 15 hours per week as an executive member and 10 hours per week as a representative. This is a great way to serve your fellow students, be a part of a great community of student leaders, and develop your skills along the way. However, it is also a serious responsibility and time commitment. To find out more detail about the responsibilities of members of the Board of Directors click here.
Candidates for election must be available to attend an in-person orientation from May 4-6, 2026. Travel and accommodation will be provided for any elected open learning members not based in Kamloops.
Election Information Sessions:
Not sure yet if running in the election is right for you? Click below to register to attend one of three upcoming Election Information Sessions to learn more and get you questions answered.
- Info Session 1: March 03 at 4:30PM in the TRUSU Lecture Hall/MS Teams
- Info Session 2: March 04 at 1:30PM in the TRUSU Lecture Hall/MS Teams
2026 Election Timeline:
| Nomination Period (online) | March 02 at 9AM – March 08 at 5:00PM |
| All Candidates Meeting | March 10 at 6:00PM (Boardroom or MS Teams) |
| Campaign Period (online) | March 16-24 |
| Voting (online) | March 23 at 9:00AM – March 24 at 2:00PM |
Nominations
Click here to see a tally of the nominations for each position received so far.
Questions?
If you have questions please contact the electoral committee via email at n.lane@trusu.ca