Remind students to vote in the ASI elections on March 20-22.

Engaging in ASI elections prepares students for a life of civic engagement. Encourage our students to participate in the student government process!

ASI ELECTIONS 2018

Students Submit completed Petition for Office – Due Friday, February 16
The petition must be submitted to the ASI Business Office (USU 317) no later than Friday, February 16 by 5 p.m. Students must submit the entire petition including the Candidate Form, the Candidate Information Sheet, the Candidate Verification Form and the Signature Sheet(s). Information from the Personal Statement will be made available on the official voting site as well as to The Collegian. NOTE: It is highly recommended that candidates submit completed Petition for Office forms prior to the last day to submit petitions (Friday, February 16) to check for completeness. Early submission of petitions may (not guaranteed) allow for changes to petitions with errors, incomplete information, lack of proper number of signatures, etc.

Students Attend the All-Candidates Meeting – Wednesday, February 21
All candidates must attend this mandatory orientation on ASI elections and the Election Code (see section 9.3 (a) of Election Code for information regarding a proxy). The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 21 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Henry Madden Library, Room 3212. Candidates that do not attend will be dropped from the ballot. Please note that individual pictures of candidates will be taken before this meeting for ballot use and marketing materials.

Students Campaign - Wednesday, February 21
Candidates may begin to “formally” campaign (post flyers, signs, etc.) beginning Wednesday, February 21, following the All-Candidates Meeting. All students must follow ASI Election Code regarding campaigning.

Students Vote – Tuesday, March 20 – Thursday, March 22
Candidates are highly encouraged to ask the students in their college or program to participate in the elections to support their campaign. Election dates will begin Tuesday, March 20 at 9 a.m. and will end Thursday, March 22 at noon.

Results Announced- Thursday, March 22 around 2:30 p.m.
ASI Election results will be announced downstairs in the USU Pavilion around 2:30pm on Thursday, March 22 or whenever the League of Women Voters is done determining final tallies. The results will also be streamed live on the ASI Facebook page.

For more information, contact the Associated Students, Inc. Business Office (559) 278-2656
or e-mail Tara Powers-Mead, Director of Operations at tpowers@csufresno.edu