RunNing for Office
Elections are held twice a year in the fall and the spring. For the most up to date information on dates and logistics follow @ausgofficeofelections on Instagram. If you have any additional questions, please contact elections@ausg.org.
Step 1: Get informed
Attend an information session! At the information session, the Elections Commissioner will let you know what positions are available, what the election process is, and what rules need to be followed. Every candidate must attend at least one of these information sessions to be eligible.
Step 2: Get on the ballot
To get on the ballot, you must collect signatures from fellow student that support your campaign and submit them to the elections administrator. A “signature” must include the student’s first and last name, AU ID number, School, number of Credit hours earned, their university email, and time stamp.
Executive need 100 signatures
Undergraduate School Councils and Class/School Senators need to collect 25 signatures
Senators At-Large need to collect 50 signatures
Signatures may be collected in person or digitally, but only signatures that are digitally submitted will be accepted.
Step 3: Campaigning
The Elections Commission will set a date and time that candidates may start campaigning. This is when posters can be posted, social media pages can be published, and candidates and campaign staff can begin getting the votes of the students they hope to represent.
Campaigning Rules and Regulations:
Campaigning may not prevent the operation of normal university or university-sponsored activities.
Campaigning is not permitted inside the Kay Spiritual Life Center or inside the Mary Graydon Center.
Using Canvas for campaigning is strictly prohibited.
Campaign materials should not be scattered or left in any fashion or place.
Step 4: Voting
Voting is open for four days and is completed on Engage.
Step 5: Certification And results announcement
The results of all certified races will be announced by the Elections Commission following the certification of the results by the Elections Administrator. They results will be posted online shortly afterward.