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What are they?
What are they?
Student Government elections occur in the Fall and Spring of each academic year according to a schedule proposed by the Elections Board Chair and approved by the SG leadership team.
In the Fall, six members of the Junior class are elected Junior Senators. Dorm Senators are then elected to represent Beall, Bryan, Hill, Hunt East, Hunt West, Reynolds, and Royall residence halls.
During the Spring election cycle, the junior class (on each respective campus) elects executive officers which include Student Body President and Student Body Treasurer, followed by seven Senior Senators. Once elected, Senior Senators nominate and elect a Senate President from within the Senate.
Fall Elections
Fall Elections
Junior Senator Election Timeline & Procedures
Junior Senator Election Timeline & Procedures
Applications for Junior Senator positions open on Sunday, September 7.
Applications for Junior Senator positions open on Sunday, September 7.
In order to qualify for the Junior Senator election, candidates must:
In order to qualify for the Junior Senator election, candidates must:
Complete the nomination form. Nominations close at 5:00 PM on Friday, September 12th.
Submit a petition with signatures from members of the junior class (Durham - 40 signatures) to the marked envelope at Bryan desk (Durham); signed petitions are due Friday, September 13, at 10:00 PM.
Attend the SG Junior Senator Information Session
Tuesday, September 9 - 8:00 PM in the Woolworth Room
Thursday, September 11 - 8:00 PM in the Woolworth Room
Comply with all SG campaign regulations--please refer to the SG By-laws for specific requirements.
***Campaigning (posters on info hubs, websites, social media, etc.) may only begin after a candidate has received clearance from the Elections Board Chair.***
***Campaigning (posters on info hubs, websites, social media, etc.) may only begin after a candidate has received clearance from the Elections Board Chair.***
*If candidates are not able to attend one of the Information Sessions and/or the Senate Meeting, please contact Elections Board Chair Reshmi Polneedi in advance at sgelections@ncssm.edu
Junior Senator Primary Election Procedures
Primary voting for Junior Senators runs for 24 hours. Qualified voters receive a link to an online ballot and indicate their preferred candidates. The twelve candidates (twice the number of open positions) from each campus who receive the most votes will qualify for the general election. Primary voting opens Monday, September 15, at 10:00 PM and closes Tuesday, September 16, at 10:00 PM. Results will be announced on Wednesday, September 17.
Junior Senator Primary Election Procedures
Primary voting for Junior Senators runs for 24 hours. Qualified voters receive a link to an online ballot and indicate their preferred candidates. The twelve candidates (twice the number of open positions) from each campus who receive the most votes will qualify for the general election. Primary voting opens Monday, September 15, at 10:00 PM and closes Tuesday, September 16, at 10:00 PM. Results will be announced on Wednesday, September 17.
Candidate speeches will occur on Thursday, September 18, 8:00 PM - ETC Lecture Hall
Candidate speeches will occur on Thursday, September 18, 8:00 PM - ETC Lecture Hall
Junior Senator General Election Procedures
The general election for Junior Senators will occur following candidate speeches. Voting runs for 24 hours. Qualified voters receive a link to an online ballot and rank their preferred candidates in order of preference. The six candidates elected by single transferable vote in the general election are elected Junior Senators. Final voting opens Thursday, September 18, at 10:00 PM and closes Friday, September 19, at 10:00 PM. Results will be announced on Saturday, September 19.
Junior Senator General Election Procedures
The general election for Junior Senators will occur following candidate speeches. Voting runs for 24 hours. Qualified voters receive a link to an online ballot and rank their preferred candidates in order of preference. The six candidates elected by single transferable vote in the general election are elected Junior Senators. Final voting opens Thursday, September 18, at 10:00 PM and closes Friday, September 19, at 10:00 PM. Results will be announced on Saturday, September 19.
Dorm Senator Election Timeline & Procedures
Dorm Senator Election Timeline & Procedures
Nominations for Dorm Senator positions open on Monday, October 6.
Nominations for Dorm Senator positions open on Monday, October 6.
In order to qualify for the Dorm Senator election, candidates must:
In order to qualify for the Dorm Senator election, candidates must:
Fill out the nomination form HERE. Both Juniors AND Seniors are eligible to run. Those wishing to be on the primary ballot must complete this form by Friday, October 10th at 5:00 PM: Late nominations can NOT be accepted.
Submit a petition with signatures from 30 students on your dorm building to the marked envelope at Bryan desk; signed petitions are due Saturday, October 11 at 10:00 PM.
Attend a Dorm Senator Information Session; this is required in order to start campaining; view schedule down below
Comply with all SG campaign regulations--please refer to the SG By-laws for specific requirements.
Information sessions will be held according to the following schedule:
Dorm Senator Information Session on Tuesday, October 7th, at 8:00 PM, Woolworth
Dorm Senator Information Session on Thursday, October 9th, at 8:00 PM, Woolworth
***Campaigning (posters on info hubs, websites, social media, etc.) may only begin after a candidate has received clearance from the Elections Board Chair.***
***Campaigning (posters on info hubs, websites, social media, etc.) may only begin after a candidate has received clearance from the Elections Board Chair.***
Candidates must also attend the SG Senate Meeting on Tuesday, October 7th, at 12:00 PM in the PFM in order for their name to be included on the primary ballot.
*If candidates are not able to attend one of the Information Sessions and/or the Senate Meeting, please contact Elections Board Chair Reshmi Polneedi in advance at sgelections@ncssm.edu
*If candidates are not able to attend one of the Information Sessions and/or the Senate Meeting, please contact Elections Board Chair Reshmi Polneedi in advance at sgelections@ncssm.edu
Dorm Senator Primary Election Procedures-
Primary voting for Dorm Senators begins on Monday, October 13 at 10:00 PM and ends on Tuesday, October 14 at 10:00 PM. Qualified voters receive a link to an online ballot and indicate their preferred candidates. The candidates who garner the most votes shall qualify for the general election. A primary election will not be held for a particular dorm senator constituency if there are four or fewer candidates running for office; in such case, candidates will automatically qualify for the general election.
Dorm Senator Primary Election Procedures-
Primary voting for Dorm Senators begins on Monday, October 13 at 10:00 PM and ends on Tuesday, October 14 at 10:00 PM. Qualified voters receive a link to an online ballot and indicate their preferred candidates. The candidates who garner the most votes shall qualify for the general election. A primary election will not be held for a particular dorm senator constituency if there are four or fewer candidates running for office; in such case, candidates will automatically qualify for the general election.
Candidate speeches will occur on Thursday, October 16. Times and locations will be announced.
Candidate speeches will occur on Thursday, October 16. Times and locations will be announced.
Dorm Senator General Election Procedures-
General elections for Dorm Senators will occur following candidate speeches on Thursday, October 16. Voting begins at 10:00 PM and ends on Friday, October 17 at 10:00 PM. Qualified voters will receive a link to an online ballot and rank their preferred candidates in order of preference, with one indicating highest preference. Any candidate who receives a majority of the first-preference votes shall be deemed elected. If no candidate receives a majority of the first-preference votes, the candidate garnering the fewest such votes shall be eliminated. The votes of those who had indicated the eliminated candidate as their first preference will be transferred to their respective next-preference candidate. This process will continue until a single candidate garners the majority of first-preference votes.
Dorm Senator General Election Procedures-
General elections for Dorm Senators will occur following candidate speeches on Thursday, October 16. Voting begins at 10:00 PM and ends on Friday, October 17 at 10:00 PM. Qualified voters will receive a link to an online ballot and rank their preferred candidates in order of preference, with one indicating highest preference. Any candidate who receives a majority of the first-preference votes shall be deemed elected. If no candidate receives a majority of the first-preference votes, the candidate garnering the fewest such votes shall be eliminated. The votes of those who had indicated the eliminated candidate as their first preference will be transferred to their respective next-preference candidate. This process will continue until a single candidate garners the majority of first-preference votes.
Fall Election FAQ
Fall Election FAQ
Who can run for Junior Senator and Dorm Senator? - All members of the junior class are eligible to run for Junior Senator. Juniors and seniors can run for Dorm Senator.
Who can vote? - Only juniors may vote in Junior Senator elections; both juniors and seniors can vote during Dorm Senator elections.
How do I get on the ballot? - Before the primary election begins, there is a weeklong nomination process in which potential candidates can nominate themselves or be nominated by their peers. A nominee must then attend a mandatory information session to learn more about election guidelines, and must also submit a petition with 40 signatures.
Who can I contact if I have other questions? - Please get in touch with Reshmi Polneedi, the SG Elections Board Chair at sgelections@ncssm.edu with questions.
Spring Elections
Spring Elections
SBP & SBT Election Timeline & Procedures
SBP & SBT Election Timeline & Procedures
Applications for Student Body President and Student Body Treasurer positions open on Sunday, February 19.
Applications for Student Body President and Student Body Treasurer positions open on Sunday, February 19.
In order to qualify for the SBP & SBT election, candidates must:
In order to qualify for the SBP & SBT election, candidates must:
Submit an application; applications are due Wednesday, February 18 at 11:59 PM.
Attend the SG SBP & SBT Leadership Information Session
Session 1: February 11th
Session 2: February 12th
Comply with all SG campaign regulations--please refer to the SG By-laws for specific requirements.
***Campaigning (posters on info hubs, websites, social media, etc.) may only begin after a candidate has received clearance from the Elections Board Chair.***
***Campaigning (posters on info hubs, websites, social media, etc.) may only begin after a candidate has received clearance from the Elections Board Chair.***
Candidates must also attend the SG Senate meeting on Monday, February 16 in order for their name to be included on the primary ballot.
*If candidates are not able to attend the Information Sessions and/or the Senate Meeting, please contact Elections Board Chair Reshmi Polneedi in advance at sgelections@ncssm.edu
SBP & SBT Primary Election Procedures
Primary voting for SBP & SBT runs for 24 hours. Qualified voters receive a link to an online ballot and indicate their preferred candidates. The four candidates for SBP and SBT from each campus who receive the most votes will qualify for the general election.
SBP & SBT Primary Election Procedures
Primary voting for SBP & SBT runs for 24 hours. Qualified voters receive a link to an online ballot and indicate their preferred candidates. The four candidates for SBP and SBT from each campus who receive the most votes will qualify for the general election.
Candidate speeches will occur on Monday, March 6. The time and location for each campus will be announced.
Candidate speeches will occur on Monday, March 6. The time and location for each campus will be announced.
SBP & SBT General Election Procedures
The general election for SBP & SBT will occur following candidate speeches. Voting runs for 24 hours. Qualified voters receive a link to an online ballot and rank their preferred candidates in order of preference. The candidates elected for each office by single transferable vote in the general election for their campus are elected Student Body President and Student Body Treasurer.
SBP & SBT General Election Procedures
The general election for SBP & SBT will occur following candidate speeches. Voting runs for 24 hours. Qualified voters receive a link to an online ballot and rank their preferred candidates in order of preference. The candidates elected for each office by single transferable vote in the general election for their campus are elected Student Body President and Student Body Treasurer.
Senior Senator Election Timeline & Procedures
Senior Senator Election Timeline & Procedures
Applications for Senior Senator open on March 1st.
Applications for Senior Senator open on March 1st.
SBP & SBT Election FAQ
SBP & SBT Election FAQ
Who can run for Student Body President and Student Body Treasurer? - All members of the junior class are eligible to run for one SG leadership position, either Student Body President and Student Body Treasurer.
Who can vote? - Only juniors may vote in the Student Body President and Student Body Treasurer elections for their campus.
How do I get on the ballot? - Before the primary election begins, there is a process in which potential candidates apply and complete several requirements. Interested candidates from each campus must attend a mandatory information session to learn more about election guidelines, attend an SG Senate meeting, and submit a petition with signatures from the junior class.
Who can I contact if I have other questions? - Please contact Reshmi Polneedi, the SG Elections Board Chair at sgelections@ncssm.edu with questions.
SBP & SBT Election Guidelines
SBP & SBT Election Guidelines
Reporting Campaign Violations (ANONYMOUS)
Reporting Campaign Violations (ANONYMOUS)
From time to time, SG candidates may violate campaign rules- whether knowingly or unknowingly. But in order to maintain a fair electoral process it is important that candidates comply with regulations, and as such this form is dedicated to ensuring those infractions are noted and warnings are issued to candidates in order for them to rectify their mistakes.
Attached here are the Election Regulations
If you see any candidate in violation of these regulations please report them using this Google Form, all names and responses will be kept anonymous.
For more information about SG Elections, campaign regulations, and voting procedures, please refer to the SG By-Laws. Questions can be directed to Reshmi Polneedi, SG Elections Board Chair, or to the SG Sponsors, Kori Willoughby and Jennifer Ashe (Durham) or Jenny Merrill and Jainny Estrada (Morganton).
For more information about SG Elections, campaign regulations, and voting procedures, please refer to the SG By-Laws. Questions can be directed to Reshmi Polneedi, SG Elections Board Chair, or to the SG Sponsors, Kori Willoughby and Jennifer Ashe (Durham) or Jenny Merrill and Jainny Estrada (Morganton).
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