Apply for Fall 2020 Elections

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Senate Seats Available Naveen Jindal School of Management - 12

Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science - 12

School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences - 2

School of Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication - 3

School of Arts and Humanities - 1

School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics - 6

School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences - 5

School of Interdisciplinary Studies - 2

At Large - 30

Total of 75 Senators (Including President and Vice President) Any student who applies that is undeclared will be listed on the interdisciplinary ballot. Students may file for only one seat. Any student who applies that is undeclared will be listed on the interdisciplinary ballot. Students may file for only one seat.

Elections Voting will be held online from Aug. 26 at 9 a.m. through Aug 28 at 4 p.m. Election results will be announced on Aug. 28 by 6 p.m. Results will be posted on Student Government headquarters door and Facebook. Run-off election (if needed) will be held Sept. 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Post-Elections Candidates must submit a Financial Disclosure Form by Sept. 1 at 4 p.m. to avoid infractions charged to your UT Dallas student account. Form must be emailed to Hope Cory. All campaign material must be removed by Sept. 2 at 12 p.m. Failure to do so will result in a fine to your student account. If victorious, candidates must accept their senate seat in SU Suite 2.4 by Sept. 2 at 4 p.m. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of seat.

Duties and Responsibilities By joining Attend all senate meetings (Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m.) Represent and be in contact with constituents. Be present for all senate-sponsored events, including, but not limited to, Student Government booths, campus-wide community service projects, mandatory events and retreats. Perform all duties outlined in the UT Dallas Student Government Bylaws. Senators are required to be a member of a senate standing committee and attend all regular committee meetings in addition to all regular senate meetings. By joining Student Government , officers and senators are expected to:Senators are required to be a member of a senate standing committee and attend all regular committee meetings in addition to all regular senate meetings.

Campaign Regulations Campaigning may only begin once all required forms have been submitted to Student Government. All campaign materials must be approved by either (1) Student Government advisor (Briana Lemos) or (2) the election board chair (Hope Cory) before being posted or dispersed. All campaign materials proofs/drafts needs to be emailed to either Hope or Briana for approval prior to use. Copies of all campaign material, other than posters, must be filed with Student Government prior to being posted. All campaign materials must be posted according to University and election code policies. For more information see the Student Organization Manual.

Election Infractions Failure to turn in the Financial Disclosure Form by the deadline will result in a $25 infraction charged to your student account. This will be strictly enforced. The form must be submitted even if $0 is spent. Candidates are expected to follow all election code policies outlined in the Student Government bylaws. Should policies be violated, candidates will subject to consequences or fines determined by Elections Board Chair Hope Cory or the board. Endorsements Each campus organization may endorse only one candidate or party for a senate seat in each grade level, in the form of a written record filed with the Student Government office. A candidate may have as many endorsements as desired. Each organization is allowed one endorsement poster regardless of the number of actual endorsements it makes. Complete the Candidate Endorsement Form.

Expenditures Campaign material in the form of buttons, stickers and business cards is allowed without limit. Expenditures for all such items are limited to the stipulated $500 for officer candidates, $150 for senate candidates. All such items need to be approved and filed by Student Government.

Additional Information Only currently enrolled students may vote.

Where applicable, campaigning cannot take place inside the building where voting is held.

All candidates and election procedures followed are bound by Student Development rules and the SG election code.

Copies of all campaign materials must be filed and approved with Student Government before they are distributed.

Complaints must be filed via email to Hope Cory.

FAQ Who can run for Student Government? Any UT Dallas student may run for Student Government. Please read the Student Government Constitution and Bylaws for specific requirements. What is a ticket? Any group of candidates seeking to run jointly. A ticket form must be registered with Student Government prior to campaigning as a ticket. Do I have to vote for people in the same ticket? Students vote for individuals, not for a ticket. This remains true for the president or vice president, meaning that it is possible for a VP from one ticket and a president from another ticket to win. The individuals who receive the most votes will be awarded the position. How are positions divided among schools or majors? There will be one seat allocated for every 750 students in each school. Every school will be guaranteed one seat.

Eighteen at large seats will be divided equally among sophomores, juniors and seniors. Graduate students will have six seats available.

Freshman seats will be included in the 2020 Election. How can I learn more about Student Government’s current projects? Student Government meetings are open to the student body. All meetings will be held on Microsoft Teams. Check out our webpage or find us on Instagram and Facebook.

2020 Dates and Deadlines Senate Filing Begins July 15, 9 a.m. Campaign Orientation Meeting

(virtual)

Please email Hope Cory to sign up for your preferred orientation date. Tuesday, July 21 8 a.m. Monday, July 27 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18 11 a.m. Senate Filing Ends Aug. 19, 12 p.m. Forms Due: Online Application Form Student Authorization Form Infraction Agreement Form Ticket Registration Form (optional) Candidate Endorsement Form (optional) Aug. 19, 12 p.m. Election Starts Aug. 26 at 9 a.m.

Ends Aug. 28 at 4 p.m. Results Announced Aug. 28, by 6 p.m.

Posted on social media and SG headquarters door and website. Financial Disclosure Form Due Sept. 1, 4 p.m.

No exceptions, to avoid infractions. Run-off Election (if necessary) Sept. 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Results posted by Election Board at 5 p.m. Campaign Materials Removed Sept. 2, 12 p.m.

No exceptions, to avoid infractions. Accept Senate Seat Sept. 2, 4 p.m.

All candidates must email Hope Cory by Sept. 2 to accept their seat.

Deadline:at 12 p.m. Current UT Dallas students may file for spring elections by completing the following: