Dates to mark down:
Feb. 16: Nomination Convention, 8 p.m. in Art and Journalism Building Room 175
Feb. 22: Presidential and VP Debate, 8 p.m. in Teachers College Room 121
Feb. 25: All Slate Debate, 8 p.m. in L.A. Pittenger Student Center Cardinal Hall
Feb. 29: Voting begins, 8 a.m. online
Nominations will be made on Feb. 16, and voting begins Feb. 29
This year's elections board was approved at the Jan. 27 meeting.
Elections board Chair Casey Miller told the SGA senate that he specifically picked this year’s members for their excellent qualification and diversity in hopes of having the best board possible.
“Some people I had an idea of who they were, some people I had never met before, and some people I’ve worked closely with in the past," Miller said. "So I think we have a really diverse group who is really going to ensure that the election is run fairly."
According to the SGA Elections Code, the board has full authority over all SGA election matters and is responsible for reporting any violations to the board sheriff, who is then responsible for assessing fines and enforcing campaign regulations.
Miller also said his hopes for this year’s election season is that everything will be handled fairly and equally from both the board and the candidates.
“We want to make sure that everyone has a clear understanding of what the rules are so that they’re not surprised if we say they are in violation. … We want them to understand what the rules are before the whole process starts,” he said.
The elections board has also noted that this year's presidential and vice presidential debates have been combined and will be held at the same time.
Board Members:
Chairman: Casey Miller, a senior journalism major
Sheriff: Carrie Ann Staggs, a junior political science and legal studies major
Secretary: Carli Hendershot, a senior political science major
Treasurer: Malik Ojuri, a junior professional selling major
Debate Coordinator: Shelby Ward, a junior telecommunications major
Press Secretary: Sam Ralston, a junior communication studies major
Voting Member: Landon Pease, a sophomore accounting and economics major
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