These are the Key Dates for the Elections at the University of Alicante

The University of Alicante is preparing to experience new elections. The Governing Council held this Thursday has approved by majority the call for elections and the calendar that will govern the electoral period on the San Vicente campus.

These new elections are marked by two important novelties. The first, that votes will be cast electronically over two days. This eliminates early voting due to the lack of physical presence. The second, the reduction of campaign days from fifteen to six school days compared to the last elections.

After the call for elections approved this Thursday, the next date on the calendar will be from October 21 to 25 with the public display of the electoral census, which includes all members of the university community -students, teaching and research staff, and administrative and service staff- with voting rights. During this same period, claims against the census can be submitted before its final publication on the 30th.

Next comes the time to submit candidacies. Two candidates have so far announced their intention to run for rector at the University of Alicante. On one hand, the Professor of Financial and Tax Law Amparo Navarro, who will run for re-election; and on the other hand, the Professor of Chemistry Enrique Herrero.

From October 31, candidacies can be submitted at the General Registry of the University of Alicante, which will remain open until November 7. The provisional proclamation of candidates will be published the next day, with a period for claims against this act from November 11 to 13. The final proclamation will be on November 18.

The draw to designate members of the electronic electoral board will take place on November 19, coinciding with the start of the election campaign at the University of Alicante. This will last until November 26, with a total of six school days.

The elections, which are electronic voting days, will be held on November 27 and 28. The provisional proclamation of the elected candidate will be issued on November 29. The period for claims against this act will be open from December 2 to 3, and the final proclamation will be on December 9.

One possible scenario in these elections is a tie. This situation would be announced on November 29, announcing a second round. December 2 and 3 would serve as a period for claims against candidates entering this new process.

If this occurs, the definitive proclamation of candidates entering this second round would be published on December 9, one day before a new electronic voting day that would remain open until December 11.

The provisional proclamation of the elected candidate would be announced on December 12, with a claim period from December 13 to 16. The final proclamation would be on December 19, before Christmas.