Information for Candidates
The elections for the constituted student body (VS) at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) are coming up! Here you’ll find all the important information if you’re planning to run on a list or for a faculty board (FS-Vorstand).
Who can run as a candidate?
All members of the student body are eligible, as long as they are listed in the voter registry.
The following groups are not allowed to run: * Members of the election committee, * The election officer, * Members of the VS Council of Elders.
How do I submit a nomination?
Nominations are submitted via the election portal. A responsible person must fill out the form on behalf of the list or individual candidacy.
Your nomination must include: * The name of the list or the individual candidacy, * The order of the candidates, * Two supporters for the list.
The deadline for submitting a nomination is Friday, June 27, 2025, at 3:00 PM.
Every nominee also has to confirm their nomination by this deadline, everyone recieves an email about that.
Note: Nominations may be rejected if they are late, incomplete, or contain errors (e.g. unclear information about individuals).
When will I find out if my nomination was accepted?
No later than 14 days before the first day of voting, the election committee will publish the approved nominations.
Keep an eye out for the announcement – it’s your official confirmation that you’re on the ballot.