The results of the recent Fanshawe Student Union (FSU) presidential election have been formally appealed. Two appeals have been received. The presidential candidates were informed of the appeals prior to the release of this statement. Read the FSU’s statement
FSU 2026 Elections Results
Ballots cast: 3007
FSU Presidential Election Results
Dias, Shadé 770
Rana, Harsh 625
Bakalova, Elizabeth 539
Chenebuah, David Tetteh Nnamdi 520
Vales, Chary Anne 184
Sohoni, Shivani 95
Sheik Ahamed, Benazir 86
Patel, Prit 78
Kaur, Amrit 68
Spoiled 42
FSU Director Election Results
The following students were elected FSU Directors. Candidates required a minimum of 100 votes, while receiving a majority of yes votes.
Aneja, Piyush Yes:504 No:423
Choudhary, Avnish Kumar Yes:454 No:442
Cruz, Ralph Matthew Yes:895 No:248
Ismaila, Samuel Nelly Yes:817 No:303
Kaur, Amrit Yes:635 No:384
Thakur, Agrim Yes:928 No:407
Ul Hoque, Abrar Yes:499 No:410
Spoiled 734
FSU Election Results Announceement
Questions or concerns
Students with questions or concerns about FSU Elections may contact the Chief Returning Officer, John b. Young via email at fsucro@nullfanshawec.ca
Nominations Open: Monday, January 26, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
Nominations Close: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
Candidate meetings with Sr. Advocacy and Governance Coordinator to Complete Candidate Checklist* : Monday, January 26, 2026 through Wednesday, February 11, 2026
All-Candidates Meeting*: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in SC 2016
Bio and photo deadline: Friday, February 13, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
Campaigning Begins: Monday, February 23, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
Director Speeches: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. in Forwell Hall
Let’s Taco ’bout It: Wednesday, February 25 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Forwell Hall
Presidential Debate: Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. in Forwell Hall
Campaigning Ends: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Voting: Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. through Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Vote on FanshaweOnline
Results Announcement: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. in Forwell Hall
Elections After Party: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in The Out Back Shack
Poster Take Down Deadline: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Reimbursement expense receipts due: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
* This is a mandatory meeting; not attending will disqualify you from running in FSU Elections, per the FSU Elections Policy.
