Overview

The Student Bar Association (SBA) elections are a fundamental part of our governance, offering students the chance to shape their educational and social environment at the University of Houston Law Center. Through these elections, students can engage directly in the decision-making processes by voting for or becoming Class Representatives.

Representative Election Details

Class Representative elections occur every year at the start of the fall semester (between late August and mid-September). Each 1L section (A, B, C, & E) may elect up to two representatives. The 2L, 3L, and post-1L part-time classes may each elect one representative. Voting is restricted to Law Center students within their respective constituencies.

Campaign Guidelines

The campaign period is designed to emphasize a focused and concise presentation of candidate platforms. Detailed guidelines are provided in the SBA By-Laws to ensure a fair and effective election process.

2025-2026 Representative Election Timeline:

September 1, 2025 @ 12:00 PM – Election Information Distributed

September 8, 2025 @ 9:00 AM – Election Filing Opens

September 8, 2025 @ 12:00 PM – Candidate Seminar*

September 19, 2025 @ 11:59 PM – Election Filing Closes

September 20, 2025 @ 9:00 AM – Campaign Period Begins

September 23, 2025 @ 9:00 AM – Election Ballot Opens

September 26, 2025 @ 11:59 PM – Campaign Period & Election Ballot Closes

September 29, 2025 @ 12:00 PM – Election Results Announced

October 8, 2025 @ 12:00 PM – Swearing In at SBA October Assembly

* – Attendance is Mandatory to be Placed on Ballot

Election Inquiries

For any questions regarding the election process or your eligibility to participate, please contact our Executive Vice President. Your participation is crucial to our community!