1. You must submit an application by the deadline.
2. The commission will review each application and request that your academic and conduct records be verified by University officials to confirm eligibility.
3. After the candidate is approved and deemed eligible to run for which ever series their running for, they will be able to begin their campaign using content approved by the elections commission after attending an election rules session.
4. Campaigning is permitted during the period elections are open only. Candidates may also not begin campaigning until their materials are approved by the elections commission.

• Candidates are responsible for all campaigning done on their behalf. It may only begin after their nomination is approved and permission of the Commission is given.  

• All campaign materials must be approved and stamped by the Commission before being used.  

• Campaign materials on bulletin boards may not exceed one item per candidate per bulletin board. 

• No candidate may use university funding or resources to promote their campaign. 
  • This includes any rights or privileges you may have due to your standing in any college, club, department, or organization.  

• Candidates may campaign via email but cannot use any email lists provided to them by the university or any standing they may hold within the university. 

• No student is permitted to tamper with campaign materials. 

• No campaign materials may be posted in any public eating or drinking facility on campus. 

• No campaigning conversations may be conducted in any public eating or drinking facility on campus. 

• All posters must follow each building's posting policy.  

• Students may post campaign materials off-campus but are held to the same standards written within these guidelines.  

• All posted campaign materials must be removed no later than seventy-two hours after the polls close. 

• Candidates may not campaign before a start date determined and announced by the Commission. 

• Campaigning is intended to promote one candidate and not tarnish or defame another candidate. This means candidates are unable to run as a slate or bloc. 

• Candidates may endorse others who are running for positions in either series of elections, but the creation of political parties and joint campaign materials is strictly prohibited. 

• Candidates can also say “Vote For” another candidate but if it is found out that there is a slate or party going this offense will be grounds for automatic disqualification. 

• Candidates may not exchange a person’s vote for an item of worth. This is considered bribery and is grounds for immediate disqualification from the General Elections. 
  • Candidates may not distribute pins, stickers, candy or other edible items to an individual voter. Candidates may choose to create pins for only themselves to wear, or stickers for their own personal use, but these items may not be distributed. 

• The distribution of business cards and/or flyers is permitted. 

• Candidates are prohibited from watching a voter complete a voting submission or completing their voting submission for them. 

• Candidates may not recruit any faculty or staff member to campaign on their behalf. Candidates will be penalized if a staff member publicly endorses them in any capacity, as candidates are responsible for all campaigning done on their behalf. 

• A grievance may be submitted against a candidate for violating any University policy. 

Campaign Rules & Sanctions 

• Exceeding one item per candidate on a bulletin board 
  • First offense: $5.00 fine per item and request for immediate correction within 24 hours. If a correction request is not fulfilled by the deadline a second offense will be issued. 
  • Second Offense: $10.00 fine per item and request for immediate correction within 24 hours. If a correction request is not fulfilled by the deadline a third offense will be issued. 
  • Third Offense: Immediate removal From Election 

• Using University funding or resources to promote a campaign 
  • First Offense: Immediate removal from election 

• Tampering with Campaign Materials of Other Candidates 
  • First Offense: Sanction to be determined by the Commission of Elections after investigation depending on severity. Minimum possible fine $30 
  • Second Offense: Immediate removal from election 

• Posting Campaign Materials/Campaigning in Public Eating or Drinking Facility on Campus 
  • First offense: $5.00 fine per item and request for immediate correction within 24 hours. If a correction request is not fulfilled by the deadline a second offense will be issued. 
  • Second Offense: $10.00 per exceeding item fine and request for immediate correction within 24 hours. If a correction request is not fulfilled by the deadline a third offense will be issued. 
  • Third Offense: Immediate removal From Election 

• Bribery 
  • First Offense: Immediate removal from election 

• Public Endorsement by Faculty or Staff 
  • First Offense: Sanction to be determined by the Commission of Elections after investigation depending on severity. Minimum possible fine $15 
  • Second Offense: Immediate removal from election 

• Smearing another candidate 
  • First Offense: Sanction to be determined by Commission of Elections after investigation depending on severity. Minimum possible fine $35. 
  • Second Offense: If a second offense is issued, the Commission will begin investigation to decide whether removal from election is appropriate. If the candidate is found to be guilty but the situation does not call for removal, they will be fined an additional $50. There shall be minimal leniency regarding consequences for this violation. 

• Started Campaigning Before the Allowed Time 
  • First offense: $50 fine and request for stopping of campaigning. Failure to comply will result in removal from the election. 
  • Second offense: Immediate removal from election 

• Active Campaigning within a Designated Polling Station 
  • First offense: $25 fine and request for stopping of campaigning. Failure to comply will result in removal from the election. 
  • Second Offense: Immediate removal from election

Series 1 applications were accepted December 1, 2025 - January 26, 2026 5th. A "Meet the Candidates" event was held on Feb 4th. Voting/Campaigning was conducted Feb 2nd-9th with 1080 students voting.

Results:

SGA elects the following executive committee roles in the Series 2/3 elections:

• Recording Secretary
• Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs 
• Assistant Vice President of Student Life 
• Assistant Vice President of Facilities, Operations, and Sustainability 
• Assistant Vice President of Student Advocacy and Community Belonging 
• Assistant Vice President of University Advancement 
• Assistant Vice President of Governmental Relations 
• Assistant Vice President of Public Relations and Special Events 
• Assistant Vice President of Student Health, Wellness, and Safety

Additionally, the Alternate Student Trustee position was not selected in the Series 1 election and will be elected in this Series as well.

Applications for these positions are available now and due by Monday, February 23 for elections to be held Monday, March 2 - Monday, March 9.

SGA elects the following Senators in the Series 4 elections:

Academic Senators (1 per College/School)
Student Advocacy & Community Belonging Senators (4), and
Sophomore, Junior, & Senior Class senators (4 per year) 

Applications for these positions are available now and due by Monday, March 23 for elections to be held Monday, March 30 - Monday, April 6.

Some Senators will be elected in the fall term:

Commuter Senators (4)
First-Year Class Senators (4)
International Student Senator (1), and
Transfer Senators (4)