Election Rules

What form do all non-executive candidates (senators, CFA members) need to complete?

Form A2

If a Senate candidate drops the college they intend to represent, can they remain in their position?

No

How many slate candidates must an SEG have to file for the election?

At least 2

When may campaigns begin visible campaigning?

February 17th

Tangibile campaign materials may only:

• Be distributed in the Union through a reserved booth

• Be distributed in the Memorial Plaza of the Nebraska Union

• Be distributed in any other campus building, except for classrooms and laboratories with written approval from that location’s manager or authority

• Be distributed off campus grounds

Tangible campaign materials may not:

Be distributed on trees, utility poles, or other University property not used for display purposes.

When do candidates or SEGs have to take down all campaign materials by?

By 10:00 p.m. on the second day following the election. In the event of a runoff election, campaign materials must be removed by 10:00 p.m. on the second day following the runoff election.

What must all campaign materials be displayed in connection with?

“ASUN Student Government Elections”Wh

What must all electronic campaign material do?

Legibly display the date of the ASUN elections and/or display the date of the runoff elections if relevant.

When may the UNL name be used on electronic campaign messaging?

Only after following the name of the SEG as to identify that the group operates at UNL.

Where can you find rules regarding campaigning in residence halls?

Residence Hall Association or University Housing websites.

True or False: Write-in candidates are eligible for fund matching.

FalseD

Do candidates have to report campaign self-donations?

Yes, via form U

When must the final regular report of both contributions received, and expenditures made or authorized be submitted?

5:00 p.m. on the Monday after the Spring Election(s)

How many elected members are the CFA and the GSC made up of?

CFA: 1 graduate student and 9 at-large members

GSC: 7 at-large members

How are ties in the Senate elections determined?

A coin toss in the presence of the Electoral Commission Director, one faculty commission member, and the ASUN Director of Administration.