PRELIMINARY (UNOFFICIAL) RESULTS
These results are preliminary (unofficial) and are subject change. These results become official once all complaints and appeals have been resolved and the elections administrator has presented their final report to the board of directors.
OVERVIEW
As a democratic institution, the Capilano Students’ Union is driven by a passionate and diverse board of directors, all of whom are CapU students—just like you. Running to join CSU leadership is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the Capilano community and develop valuable skills. Take the first step towards an exciting future by running for office in the Capilano Students’ Union election!
Choose Position
Explore available roles and select the one that suits your interests and commitment level.
Campaign
Introduce yourself to the campus community, share your vision, and follow the campaign rules.
Candidates
Executives
President
- Francesca Gesualdi
- Sam Gholami
- Arjunveer Singh Paman
- Milo Prentice
- Rajveer Singh
- Benisse Zinga
Vice-President Finance & Services
- Mohammad Ali
- Meharveen
- Muskan Sharma
- Agamjit Singh
- Maninder Singh
Vice-President Equity & Sustainability
- Abhiraj Bhullar
- Maria Gesualdi
- Prabal Gupta
Vice-President External
- Vansh Kalra
- Parnit Kaur
- Arman Salmani
Vice-President Student Affairs
- Karan Deep Nain
- Kash Makker
- Pannu
- Sandeep Singh
Collective Representatives
Accessibility Justice Coordinator
- No candidates
International Students Liaison
- No candidates
Mature & Parent Students Liaison
- Emily Kelsall
Students of Colour Liaison
- No candidates
Women Students Liaison
- Manjot Kaur
Faculty, Campus, & At-Large Representatives
Arts & Sciences Representative
- Tushar Sachdeva
Business & Professional Studies Representative
- No candidates
Education, Health, and Human Development Representative
- Simran Randhawa
Fine & Applied Arts Representative
- Simeon Sanford Blades
Global & Community Studies Representative
- No candidates
Squamish Campus Representative
- Havaila Clarke
At-Large Representative (x4)
- Priyanshu
- Arshpreet Singh
- Karanveer Singh Brar
- Parbjot Singh
Capilano Business & Professional Society
Capilano Accounting Association (CAA)
- Jade De Vera
Capilano Finance Association (CFA)
- Ekaterina Kuzkina
Capilano HR Management Association (HRMA)
- Devakshu Dalal
Capilano Legal Association (CLA)
- Lauren Saunders
- Kush Dogra
International Business Association (IBA)
- Nawar Ariza Choudhuri
Important Dates
Nomination period opens
February 9, 2026
Beginning at noon, candidates may access nomination packages on this page or at the CSU Member Services (LB 195). Completed nomination packages must be submitted to the elections administrator by email or hand-delivered to the staff at CSU Member Services.
Early nomination package review deadline
February 20, 2026
Prospective nominees may submit their completed nomination package by noon this date if they would like the elections administrator to review it before the deadline.
Nomination period ends
February 23, 2026
Prospective nominees must submit their completed nomination package by noon.
Candidate orientation
February 23, 2026
Library 322
All candidates are required to attend this mandatory orientation meeting at which the elections administrator will provide an overview concerning the electoral procedures as well as other relevant rules and information.
Campaign period begins
February 25, 2026
Candidates may start campaigning after they have attended a candidate orientation.
Candidate forum #1
March 3, 2026
Attend candidate forums for an opportunity for candidates to speak to students about their goals and visions for their work at the CSU.
Candidate forum #2
March 5, 2026
Attend candidate forums for an opportunity for candidates to speak to students about their goals and visions for their work at the CSU.
Voting period begins
March 10, 2026
Voting period ends
March 12, 2026
Election Reports and Rulings
Kalpna Solanki
Email: elections@csu.bc.ca
(Expect a response within one business day)
Polling Locations
Rooms are at Main Campus unless otherwise noted.
Tuesday, March 10
CSU Library Lounge: 9:30am – 6:30pm
CSU Squamish Lounge (Squamish Campus): 10:00am – 2:00pm
Bosa 117: 10:00am – 12:30pm
Cedar 122: 10:00am – 12:30pm
Wednesday, March 11
CSU Library Lounge: 9:30am – 6:30pm
Birch 162: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Fir 205: 11:00am – 3:00pm
Thursday, March 12
CSU Library Lounge: 9:30am – 6:30pm
Birch 126: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Fir 205: 10:30am – 2:30pm