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Run-Off Elections will take place
beginning at 9:00am on Monday, February 25th and ending at
5:00pm on Tuesday, February 26th on vip for the following
races:
President
Andrew Gaeckle
Alesha S. Brown
Vice President
DeShawn Mitchell
Meredith Ross
Treasurer
Jonathan Antonio
Randy RaShad Gaines
Any questions? Please contact the Elections Commission
at saec@mailbox.sc.edu or
777-2654.
Violations Forms can
be found here. Return this form to the Office of
Student Government & Student Organizations. Please
note, you must list complainant information on this
form. Complainant information will not be
confidential.
- Please note that on page 16 of the Candidates Packet, it states that "Flyer size limit is 11x17. This applies for all fliers and posters in all locations.” Although the posting regulations listed on pages 13-15 may state otherwise, all campaign flyers are limited to 11x17
- Do not use any live links to USC websites on your personal candidate webpage. This includes VIP, the candidates webpage on the SG website, etc
- Do not use the candidate pictures from the candidates webpage on the SG website
- Candidates are permitted to run ads in the Daily Gamecock.
- Violations may only be filed during regular business hours (8:30-5, M-F) and MUST be turned into the front desk. Please do not put the violation in the notebook yourself.
- Until we receive definitive answers from
several campus entities, the use of golf carts
is not permitted.
- It has been decided by the Commission that
"Cocky" is considered a trademarked logo
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Remember that all campaign material is
the responsibility of the candidate and his/her
staff.
- Student organizations are permitted to sponsor a candidate. Fraternities and sororities can hang banners in support of a candidate as long as they have written permission from the student organization, the house director, and the Office of Greek Life.
Name of Candidate: Alesha
Brown
Code Infraction: Policies for Solicitation
Date Filed: 2/19/08
Commission’s Ruling: Dismissed, no violation
occurred.
Name of Candidate:
Alesha Brown
Code Infraction: 410.05 B
Date Filed: 2/18/08
Commission’s Ruling: Restriction
of campaigning on 2/19/08 from the hours of 10am to 3pm.
Additionally, the Commission assessed the candidate 4 of
5 infraction points.
Name of Candidate: Alesha Brown
Code Infraction: Policies for Solicitation
Date Filed: 2/14/08
Commission’s Ruling: Warning.
Name of Candidate: Jonathan Antonio
Code Infraction: 411.10
Date Filed: 2/7/08
Commission's Ruling: Warning; prior violations will be taken into consideration in the instance that the Commission finds them relevant to future violations.
Name of Candidate: Jonathan Antonio
Code Infraction: 411.10
Date Filed: 2/4/08
Commission’s Ruling: Warning.
Name of Candidate: Andrew Gaeckle
Code Infraction: 411.10, 411.15
Date Filed: 1/30/08
Commission's Ruling: Code not violated by Andrew Gaeckle and/or his campaign staff.
Name of Candidate: Meredith Ross
Code Infraction: 411.15
Date Filed: 1/29/08
Commission's Ruling: Dismissed on basis of insufficient evidence.
Informational Meeting
January 17th, 5:30pm, RH Senate Chambers
Interested in running for Senate or an executive office?
Come with any questions you might have.
Filing for Office
January 22 - 23, 9:00am - 4:00pm, RH 227
Application, filing fee and platform are due at the time
of filing. Photos for the candidates' webpage will
be taken at this time.
Mandatory Candidates Meeting
January 29th, 6:00pm, SENATORIAL CANDIDATES, RH Theater
January 29th, 7:00pm, EXECUTIVE CANDIDATES, RH Theater
All candidates must attend this meeting!
Campaigning may not begin until 8:30 p.m.
after this meeting.
Executive Candidates Debate
February 13th, 12:00pm, Greene Street Stage
Come hear what the candidates have to say. President,
Vice President, & Treasurer Candidates will be answering
questions from students and letting them know why they
want to serve YOU!
Student Government
Elections
February 18 and 19 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Vote on
VIP Write-in polls: SG Office (RH 227)
Results Announced: Approximately 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 19 in
Russell House 3rd Floor
Lobby
Student Government Elections Runoffs
(if necessary)
February 25 and
26 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Vote on VIP
Results Announced: Approximately 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 26 in
Russell House 3rd Floor
Lobby
Student Government Inauguration
March 19
4:00 p.m.
Rutledge Chapel
Reception at President's House to follow immediately
Amanda Byrum, Elections Commissioner
Phone: (803) 777-2654
Email: saec@mailbox.sc.edu
Tara Kermiet, Elections Commission Advisor
Phone: (803) 777-3852
Email: kermiet@mailbox.sc.edu |