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General Election Rules (Applicable to Both Special and General Elections)

Filing Process:

• Current Â鶹¹ÙÍø students may file for elections by completing the following:
  1. Submit an application via MineTracker.
  2. Pick up and return required forms at the Student Government office (Union East 304):
     • Financial Disclosure Form
     • Candidate Endorsement Form (optional)
     • Violation Complaint Form (optional)
  3. Attend the mandatory Candidate Information Session. If a candidate cannot attend, they must meet with the SGA Election Commissioners prior to Elections Week.

Positions Available:

• General Election:

  • President
  • Vice-President of External Affairs
  • Vice-President of Internal Affairs
  • Senator at-Large (16)
  • Collegiate Senators (8) from: Liberal Arts, Engineering, Science, Business, Health Science, Nursing, Education, and Graduate programs.

• Special Election:

  • Specific positions will vary depending on vacancies at the time of the election.

Campaign Regulations:

• All campaign materials must be approved by the Student Government Association Election Advisor or Election Commissioners before being posted or distributed.
• Copies of all campaign materials must be filed with the Student Government Association.
• Campaign materials must adhere to University and Election Code policies.

Election Infractions:

• Students can submit a Violation Complaint Form if they believe election policies are not being followed. All complaints must be submitted before the end of the election period.

Endorsements:

• Each campus organization may endorse only one candidate.
• Candidates may receive as many endorsements as desired, and endorsements must be submitted through the proper channels.

Expenditures:

• Campaign expenditures are limited:
  • $100 for Executive officer candidates
  • $75 for Senate candidates
• Campaign materials in the form of buttons, stickers, and business cards are allowed, but they must be approved and filed with the Student Government Association.

Additional Information:

• Only currently enrolled students may vote.
• All candidates and election procedures must follow University Policy and the SGA Election Code.

Unique Aspects for General Elections:

• The general election typically involves a full set of positions for the upcoming academic year.
• Election week occurs once annually and allows students to vote for a wide range of positions.
• Terms of office typically begin on a set date and end on May 31 of the following year.

Unique Aspects for Special Elections:

• Special elections are conducted to fill vacancies that arise between general election cycles.
• The positions available in special elections are typically limited to those vacated, and terms may be shorter than those for general elections.

This structure applies to both special and general elections, with specific details and dates announced before each election. Contact our office for more information