For students interested in deciding the University’s student leaders – who will allocate students’ $200 in fees paid each term, advise the University administration on various campus issues and set the tone for the general campus environment – the time to have an effect is now.
The future student leaders of the University are being elected, starting today, throughout the next two weeks.
Student government primary elections begin this morning at 9 a.m. and end Friday at 5 p.m. The general election will be held from April 10-14. Students can log into their DuckWeb accounts via the University home page to vote for who they think will better spend their money, represent their interests and carry campus issues up the bureaucratic ladder.
Statistically, voter turnout for ASUO elections has been low, with primaries beating out general elections. As of press date, potentially two government and committee seats on the ballot are vacant, with most seats being contested by at least one candidate. Last year during primaries, 46 students had filed for a seat. According to documents provided by the ASUO Elections Board chairman, about 50 people have filed for next year’s positions this election season.