How to vote: Thursday 23 October

A Vote of No Confidence in the President, Moosa Harraj, will take place THURSDAY 23RD OCTOBER 2025, 11:00-19:00, and all members can vote in person or by proxy.

Ballot Question:

“Should Moosa Harraj, President, be removed as an Officer of the Society?” 

Mark: YES or NO. 

In Person Voting:

When: Thursday 23rd October, 11AM-7PM 

Where: Goodman Library, Oxford Union 

Bring: Union Card or Valid Photo ID (e.g. university card, passport, driving license) 

Proxy Voting open from 12pm Tuesday 21 October to the Opening of the Poll (Deadline: 11AM 23rd October): 

Email: donovan.lock@oxford-union.org 

Your name (and name at joining if different)

Photo of Union card or valid ID + Date of Birth

Whether you nominate a specific person as your proxy or request a Poll Official to cast your vote on your behalf

(If you request a Poll Official to cast your vote) Your voting choice (YES/NO) 

Template for Proxy Vote: 

To: donovan.lock@oxford-union.org

Dear Extraordinary Returning Officer,

My name is [INSERT NAME], membership number [INSERT NUMBER]. My name at the time of joining the Society was [INSERT NAME]. I would like to request a proxy vote for the upcoming Motion of No Confidence this Thursday. Please find attached a photo of my Union membership card. Please may you arrange for a Poll Official to cast my vote on my behalf - I would like to vote YES/NO (delete as appropriate).

Yours Sincerely,

[INSERT NAME]

Alternatively, you may nominate a specific proxy by providing their name; in this case there is no need to include your voting choice. If you do not have your union membership card, attach a valid form of voter ID (e.g. Driving License/Passport) and Date Of Birth. 

Find the link to the Poll Regulations.

Kind regards,

Donovan Lock,

Extraordinary Returning Officer,

Corpus Christi College