CALGARY, AB – Results of the University of Calgary Students’ Union (SU) by-election were announced on October 8th, 2026. Four seats were contested across the Faculty of Social Work, the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, and the Schulich School of Engineering. The University of Calgary’s Senate also received a Student-at-Large Representative.
The Faculty of Social Work and School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape races were uncontested. Both have secured a majority yes vote from students within those faculties. Cziniah Manimtim has been confirmed as the new Faculty of Social Work representative and Audrey McLean has been confirmed as the new School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape representative.
The Schulich School of Engineering saw a three-way race between Faisal Al-Taie, Muhammad Ibrahim Cheema and Md Samiu Hossain. The successful candidates were Ibrahim Cheema and Md Samiu Hossain.
Two candidates, Amber Quo and Jonah Smith, competed for a role on the Senate. Amber Quo won with 75% of the vote.
“I would like to officially welcome the new representatives to their respective roles,” said Gabriela Dziegielewska, SU President. “It’s important to have these positions filled so students have the most representation possible. I look forward to working with them for the remainder of the legislative year.”
This year’s by-election saw 1,431 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 Senate race was open to all eligible students. By-election results become official on Friday, October 9th.
Release by Chris Apostolovski
L to R: Ibrahim Muhammad Cheema (Schulich School of Engineering Rep.), Cziniah Manimtim (Social Work Rep.), Md Samiu Hossain (Schulich School of Engineering Rep.) – Photo: Gene Baines
