STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIA2ON ELEC2ON SCHEDULE-SPRING 2023
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Student Government Associa on
Elec on Schedule—Spring 2023
February 28, 2023 Candidate Applica ons DUE at Noon
Student Government Associa on O ce (2nd oor, Reng Student Union)
February 28, 2023 Elec on Mee ng—ALL Candidates Required at approximately 6:15pm
(immediately following the scheduled Senate mee ng)
Delta Center for Economic Development, Execu ve Board Room
March 9, 2023 Campaigning Begins at 12:01am
March 13, 2023 Meet the Candidates at 5:00pm & President/Vice President Candidate Debate
immediately following at Centennial Hall (3rd oor, Reng Student Union)
March 15, 2023 Elec on begins at 9am: SGA President/Vice President and all Senate Seats
March 16, 2023 Elec on ends at 9am
March 16, 2023 Elec on Results Announced at Noon
Center Court (1st oor, Reng Student Union)
April 4, 2022 Installa on of new SGA Senators and Execu ve Sta at 5:30pm
Delta Center for Economic Development, Execu ve Board Room
Ques ons: Maddyson Lamb, SGA Elec on Commissioner
sga@smail.AState.edu / maddyson.lamb@smail.astate.edu / 870-761-5530
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Campaign Regula ons
All campaign regula ons will be in accordance with the Elec on Commission Bylaws and the Cons tu on
of the Arkansas State University Student Government Associa on. The Student Government Associa on
shall not endorse any candidate or any other electoral ma er. Failure to comply with these regula ons
will result in Class One or Class Two o enses and could ul mately result in a candidate’s removal from
the elec on. All formal o enses will be reviewed by the Elec on Commission and appropriate ac on will
be determined by this commi ee.
Class One O enses
Commi ng a class one o ense may result in:
1st o ense: Verbal warning from the Elec on Commissioner
2nd o ense: Wri en warning from the Elec on Commissioner
3rd o ense: Fine of $100
Subsequent o enses: Fine of $150 and considered disquali ca on
Class Two O enses
Commi ng a class two o ense may result in:
1st o ense: Fine of $50
2nd o ense: Fine of $100
3rd o ense: Fine of $250 and considered disquali ca on
To be considered on the Elec on Ballot, all candidates must a end the mandatory candidates mee ng
February 28, 2023 at 6:15pm in the Delta Center for Economic Development, Execu ve Board Room.
1. Verbal campaigning can take place at any me. However, organized speaking engagements
(classrooms, organiza ons, free speech areas) cannot take place un l o cial campaigning
begins. Campaigning will o cially begin March 9, 2023 at 12:01am. (Class One O ense)
2. No videos, campaign-based GroupMe, or social media pos ng from any personal or organized
accounts un l o cial campaigning begins March 9, 2023 at 12:01am. These pla orms include,
but are not limited to privately acquired websites, Facebook, Twi er, Instagram, Snapchat,
GroupMe, etc. (Class Two O ense)
3. Campaign materials cannot be displayed un l o cial campaigning begins March 9, 2023 at
12:01am. (Class Two O ense)
4. Campaign expenses cannot exceed $500 for candidates (T-Shirts not included). All campaign
funds shall be documented, including the source of funds. Donated materials and their monetary
value shall also be documented, including the source of the dona on. The value of the donated
materials must be counted against a candidate’s campaign expenses. (Class Two O ense)
5. No signs, posters, or banners may be used on campus (including Greek housing). (Class Two
O ense)
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ti6. Individuals or groups may sponsor poli cal rallies. In all areas, use of voice ampli ca on is
prohibited. Use of music is determined by facility guidelines. (Class One O ense)
7. No candidate may disseminate campaign materials or pos ngs containing false or misleading
informa on about a candidate, sta member, or Elec on Commission member. No person shall
deface or contribute to the defacing of any campaign materials. (Class Two O ense)
8. No paint or spray chalk of any kind will be allowed on any University property whatsoever. (Class
Two O ense)
9. The distribu on of food, candy, or beverages is prohibited. (Class Two O ense)
10. No individual gi s or trinkets valued at more than $0.99 can be distributed. (Class Two O ense)
11. All campaigning must take place at least 100 from the Reng Student Union and Library. No
campaigning materials will be allowed in the Library at any me. Campaigning and materials will
only be allowed in the Reng Student Union while a ending Registered Student Organiza on
mee ngs and/or events. (Class One O ense)
12. Chalking will be allowed on sidewalks only. No chalking is to be done on any walls, steps or
ver cal surface. No chalking is to be done within 100 of the Reng Student Union or Library.
(Class One O ense)
13. No candidate may inten onally damage the character of another candidate, sta member, or
Elec on Commission member with false informa on. Furthermore, any allega ons that could be
considered libel or slander will be brought to the Elec on Commission for review. (Class Two
O ense)
14. Crea ng polling sites is strictly prohibited. (Class Two O ense)
15. Candidates must seek approval through the O ce of University Housing before pos ng
campaign materials in the residence halls. Documenta on of approval must be shared with the
Elec on Commission prior to pos ng. (Class One O ense)
*All nes must be paid by March 16, 2023 by 9:00am. Failure to pay nes will result in
removal from elec on. Fine payment may be brought to the Leadership Center during
regular business hours and delivered to Sydney Stama s, Budget Specialist, or Katey
Provence, Director of Student Engagement.
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ffFinancial Reports Example Template
Purchased Items Price
1) $
2) $
3) $
Total $
Dona ons Es mated Dona on Amount
1) $
2) $
3) $
Total $
*Fundraising report for your campaign is also due March 16, 2023 by 9:00am. Anything
purchased a er your fundraising reports are submi ed, must be reported to the Elec on
Commissioner within 24 hours, excluding weekends. Failure to report fundraising will
result in removal from the elec on.
*No Student Government Associa on resources and/or pla orms may be used in the
promo on of, advocacy for, or campaigning on behalf of or in coordina on with any
candidate or any other electoral ma er on the ballot. General announcement,
no ca on, or publica on of an upcoming elec on is acceptable, and general statements
of encouragement to vote in said elec on are also permissible.
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tiStudent Government Associa on
President/Vice President Applica on
President Name: Student ID:
Phone: ( ) E-Mail:
Major: GPA: (Minimum 2.5 required)
*Not applicable to Freshman Senators
Cumula ve Hours, including this semester
Vice President Name: Student ID:
Phone: ( ) E-Mail:
Major: GPA: (Minimum 2.5 required)
*Not applicable to Freshman Senators
Cumula ve Hours, including this semester
Please provide us with a short biographical sketch. (i.e. hometown, classi ca on, ideas about how
you will serve A-State students).
__________________________________________________________________________________
I understand that any misrepresenta on of informa on for this applica on will result in my
immediate disquali ca on as a candidate.
I give my permission to the SGA Advisor to check my grades, number of hours, and university
standing to verify my eligibility to serve in this role.
Signature of Applicant Signature of Applicant Date
Ques ons: Maddyson Lamb, SGA Elec on Commissioner
sga@smail.AState.edu / maddyson.lamb@smail.astate.edu / 870-761-5530
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tiStudent Government Associa on
Candidate Acceptance of Rules and Regula ons
I, , have read and understand the rules and campaigning
regula ons for the Student Government Associa on 2023-2024 elec on as approved by the SGA Elec on
Commission. I understand the processes for campaigning, ballo ng and vo ng.
I, , do hereby promise that I will uphold and abide by the
established rules and campaigning regula ons. I understand that breaking any of these rules and/or
regula ons could result in payment of a ne or disquali ca on from the elec on.
The Elec on Commission shall be responsible for enforcing all regula ons as stated in Ar cle III,
Sec on 4 of the SGA Elec on Commission Bylaws. The Elec on Commission shall be the body to decide
any appropriate ac ons regarding any infrac ons of set regula ons by candidates and/or their
campaigns as stated in Ar cle III, Sec on 4, of the SGA Elec on Commission Bylaws.
Presiden al Candidate/Date Vice Presiden al Candidate/Date
Elec on Commissioner/Date
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tiPlease include this sheet of 50 signatures from the cons tuency you are campaigning to represent.
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Applica on Due: February 28, 2023 at Noon
Student Government Associa on O ce - Reng Student Union (2nd oor)
Ques ons: Maddyson Lamb, SGA Elec on Commissioner
sga@smail.AState.edu / maddyson.lamb@smail.astate.edu / 870-761-5530
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