CALGARY, AB – Results of the University of Calgary Students’ Union (SU) By-Election were announced on October 9th, 2025. There was only one seat being contested, which was in the Faculty of Social Work.
The race was uncontested and saw Jenna Perna as the only candidate in the by-election. have secured a majority yes vote from students within those faculties. Perna received a majority approval from the faculty, and has been elected as the new representative receiving a 91% YES vote.
There is still one open position on the Students’ Legislative Council, as a vacancy recently opened up in the Schulich Faculty of Engineering. There will be an appointment to fill it soon.
“I would like to officially welcome Jenna to the Students’ Legislative Council, and she had been filling in since the spring given the vacancy. Clearly, Social Work students feel they are being well represented by her, as we strive to ensure that faculty representatives do their best to be the voice of the students. I look forward to continuing our good work,” said Naomie Bakana, SU President.
This year’s By-Election saw 11 students cast a vote. As this was a by-election, the faculty race votes were limited to students who are currently enrolled in the applicable faculties, and the general referendum was open to all eligible students. By-Election results become official on Friday, October 17th.