► How to Vote

HOW TO VOTE

Logging in and Voting

1. Using your student login, enter Portal
2. Click on the link to the elections
3. Select the position you wish to vote for
4. You will be presented with a list of the candidates for that position; if you wish, you can click on their name to view their manifesto

5. Use the drop-down boxes next to each candidate to express your preference (see 'How to make the most of your vote' below)

6. Click 'submit vote' - once you have done this you will not be able to vote again for that position
7. You will then be returned to the main screen where you can select another position, and repeat the above process
8. You may return to the site as many times as you like until you have voted for all positions
9. IMPORTANT - If you are voting on a public computer please ensure you Logout of both the Huddersfield Student website and The Student Portal and finally close the browser window.

How to make the most of your Vote

UHSU elections use the Alternative Vote system that allows you to express votes for a number of different candidates, in order of preference. Initially, only your first choice (1) will be counted. However, if on the first count no candidate gains the required majority (50%+1), the candidate with the least votes is eliminated and the second-preference (2) votes of this candidate are then counted and added to the totals. This process is repeated until someone gets over 50%.

So how should I Vote?

If you really only care about one candidate, and have no other preference, you should vote only (1) for them.

If you have a preference for who is elected should your first choice fail, you should express this with 2nd (2) and 3rd (3) choices until you have no further preference.

CLICK HERE TO VISIT PORTAL TO VOTE