How should I vote in the SU Elections? Let us help!

By Cara Hene, News Digital Editor

That's why Epigram spent the weekend interviewing 46 candidates, hosting a debate on the National Union of Students (NUS), and writing it all up by Monday.

You have from now until 9 pm Thursday to cast your (online) ballot. The fate of the Full Time Officers, Course Reps, the University of Bristol's affiliation with the NUS and more is in your hands!

Not only does who you vote for matter, voting in-and-of-itself is important. At a 30 per cent turnout last year, Bristol SU was the best represented in the country; this gives the SU greater sway when lobbying the University.

So read our coverage below. Then vote!

Student campaigners and NUS representative go head-to-head in referendum debate

Pro- and anti-affiliation campaigners exchanged views on the NUS Gaza response, the cost of membership, and the prioritisation of national versus local student concerns ahead of vote.

EpigramNatalie Payne

SU Elections 2026: Who is running for Union Affairs Officer?

Candidates for the 2026 SU Elections have been officially announced, with five individuals putting themselves forward for the Union Affairs Officer role.

EpigramLenny Osler

SU Elections 2026: Who is running for Undergraduate Education Officer?

Ahead of voting opening on March 9, Epigram hosted candidate interviews to give this year’s contenders an opportunity to offer more insight into their plans for the role of Undergraduate Education Officer.

EpigramAriella Greenfield

SU Elections 2026: Who is running for Postgraduate Education Officer?

As the 2026 Bristol SU Elections commence, Epigram has profiled the candidates standing for Postgraduate Education Officer and their core commitments to your university experience.

EpigramHannah Roberts

SU Elections 2026: Who is running for Equality, Liberation and Access Officer?

The campaign for this years SU elections has officially launched, with six candidates running for the role of Equality, Liberation and Access (ELA) Officer - have your say!

EpigramEllen Paterson

SU Elections 2026: Who is running for International Students Officer?

As campaigns begin for this year’s Bristol SU Elections, here is a closer look at the candidates running for International Student Officer and their plans for the community.

EpigramDana Andrea Datu

SU Elections 2026: Who is running for Student Living Officer?

Candidates for the 2026 SU elections have officially been announced, with four running for the role of Student Living Officer.

EpigramStella Phipps

SU Elections 2026: Who is running for Sport and Student Development Officer?

Before voting opens on March 9, Epigram interviewed the candidates, allowing them to share greater detail about their visions for the role of Sport and Student Development Officer.

EpigramMoses Badri

And there's more where that came from. Read these pieces from our Features and Comment sections to inform your vote:

What have the SU officers done this year?

Anna Dodd summarises all the hard work the current Full-time Officers at SU have done in the past year to make student life at Bristol the best it can be.

EpigramAnna Dodd

Here’s why your student union vote matters

Ivy Nicholls investigates students’ attitudes to voting. How much sway do we have as a student body, and what difference does voting actually make?

EpigramIvy Nicholls

Should we reaffiliate with the NUS? Yes!

This march, all Bristol students will have the opportunity to vote on whether we reafilliate with the National Union of Students. Sophie Lee is here to tell you why she supports the ‘yes’ campaign.

EpigramSophie Lee

Should we reaffiliate with the NUS? No!

This march, all Bristol students will have the opportunity to vote on whether we reafilliate with the National Union of Students. Amelie Patel is here to tell you why she supports the ‘no’ campaign.

EpigramAmelie Patel

What students want: Bristol SU elections 2026

Bristol SU elections are right around the corner. But what exactly will be on students’ minds as they step (or, more appropriately, log) into the polling booth.

EpigramJames Lewis

Featured image: Bristol SU, Epigram / Suzanne Célérier, Leah Hoyle and Tom Foley