2019-2020 ASCWU Elections Calendar & Commitments

This schedule is subject to change

Monday, December 3, 2018: Candidate Registration is available HERE.

• Filing begins, return completed packet to the Student Involvement Administrative Office in SURC 250 between (8:00 am - 5:00 pm).

Friday, March 15, 2019: Filing closes.

• Return completed packet to the Student Involvement Office SURC 250 before 4:00 p.m. (Time based on SURC 250 office clock) Background checks due for primary and general election.
• Background check must be submitted to Student Employment within 24 hours of submitting candidate packet.

Monday, March 11, 2019: Campaign Kick-Off/Info Session (4:30pm – 6:00pm in SURC 301)

• This is an essential meeting for all candidates, their campaign managers, and designees. Photos will be taken of the candidates and advertising begins directly after the meeting. Candidates MUST arrive at 4:30pm for their photos.

Wednesday, March 27, 2019: Residence Hall Association Candidate Introduction Session

• Please come dressed professionally and prepared to give a two-minute introduction speech about yourself and why you are interested in running for Student Government.
• 6:00pm – Wellington Event Center

Wednesday, March 27, 2019: Club Senate Introduction Session

• Please come dressed professionally and prepared to give an introduction speech about yourself and why you are interested in running for Student Government.
• 7:00pm – SURC Theatre       

Tuesday, April 2, 2019: Student Academic Senate Candidate Introduction Session

• Please come dressed professionally and prepared to give an introduction speech about yourself and why you are interested in running for Student Government.
• 6:00pm−Black 151

Wednesday, April 3, 2019: Equity Service Council (ESC) Candidate Introduction Session

• Please come dressed professionally and prepared to give an introduction speech about yourself and why you are interested in running for Student Government.
• 3:00pm — SURC 301

Tuesday, April 9, 2019: Primary Election Voting begins at 12:01 A.M – 6:00P.M via Online

• 9:00am – 6:00pm Onsite (SURC) *if needed

Monday, April 15, 2019: Official Campaign Day & ASCWU Candidate Fair

• 11:00am – 2:00pm SURC Market Place

Wednesday, April 17, 2019: ASCWU Student Government Public Debate

• 6:00pm SURC Pit

Wednesday, April 24, 2019: ASCWU Student Government Public Debate

• 12:00pm SURC Theatre

Thursday, April 25, 2019: General Election Voting Begins

• 12:01 A.M – 6:00P.M. via Online
• 9:00am – 6:00pm Onsite (SURC)

Primary Election (April 9):

The purpose of the Primary Election shall be to decrease the number of candidates for each position to only two (2) candidates per position. In the case of a tie, a special runoff election will occur a week after between the tied candidates.

General Election (April 25):

The General Elections shall occur after the Primary Election; only those candidates who are eligible after the Primary Election shall appear on the ballot.  The candidates for the Student Government positions who receive a plurality (the number of votes exceeds that of the closest opponent) of votes shall be declared the winner of that position.  

In the case of a tie in the General Election, a runoff election shall be called to resolve the tie and determine a winner seven (7) days following the General Election.
Candidates will be informed about the results before they are made public