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It is officially the beginning of the UA election<span class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px"> </span>season! Elections for Undergraduate Association President and Vice President and Class Council positions will be beginning soon. If you
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<b class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0">The UA<span class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px"> </span><span data-markjs="true" class="x_markntoh88j34 x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" data-ogac="" data-ogab="" data-ogsc="" data-ogsb="" style="margin:0px">Election</span><span class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px"> </span>Code </b></div>
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The<span class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px"> </span><a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/564142efe4b09d10c39f8a8f/t/61d61e3fed235e1063f72664/1641422399803/Election_Code_.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" title="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/564142efe4b09d10c39f8a8f/t/61d61e3fed235e1063f72664/1641422399803/Election_Code_.pdf" data-safelink="true" data-linkindex="0" class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" data-loopstyle="link" style="margin:0px">UA<span style="margin:0px"> </span><span data-markjs="true" class="x_markntoh88j34" data-ogac="" data-ogab="" data-ogsc="" data-ogsb="" style="margin:0px">Election</span><span style="margin:0px"> </span>Code</a> lists
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undergraduates. Consult this document first if you have any questions regarding the<span class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px"> </span><span data-markjs="true" class="x_markntoh88j34 x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" data-ogac="" data-ogab="" data-ogsc="" data-ogsb="" style="margin:0px">election</span><span class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px"> </span>process,
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<b class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0">UA President and Vice President</b></div>
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Information regarding these positions may be found within the attached document named, "UA President and Vice President Info."</div>
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<b class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0">Class Council Positions</b></div>
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The open positions for this term are President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Publicity Chair, and Social Chair. More information regarding the roles of the positions in more detail can be found within the attached document called, "Class Council Info." </div>
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<span class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px">The attached schedule lists the general timeline of the<span class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px"> </span><span data-markjs="true" class="x_markntoh88j34 x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" data-ogac="" data-ogab="" data-ogsc="" data-ogsb="" style="margin:0px">election</span><span class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px"> </span>period
as well as specific deadlines that are to be followed. Review the schedule in its entirety to ensure that all deadlines are met.</span></div>
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<span style="margin:0px"><b class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0">Petition Packets</b></span></div>
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In order to be a viable candidate for this<span class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px"> </span><span data-markjs="true" class="x_markntoh88j34 x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" data-ogac="" data-ogab="" data-ogsc="" data-ogsb="" style="margin:0px">election</span><span class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px"> </span>season,
you must submit your petition packet in a single PDF file with a PNG attachment of your headshot by Saturday, March 18 to ua-elect@mit.edu.
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<div class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px">Petition packets must include each of the following in this order. If materials are missing, you will not be included on the ballot this<span class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px"> </span><span data-markjs="true" class="x_markntoh88j34 x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" data-ogac="" data-ogab="" data-ogsc="" data-ogsb="" style="margin:0px">election</span><span class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px"> </span>season:</div>
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<p dir="ltr" style="margin:10px 0px;line-height:24px"><span class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px">Cover sheet</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="margin:10px 0px;line-height:24px"><span class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px">Proof of registration as an undergraduate</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="margin:10px 0px;line-height:24px"><span class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px">Signed statement of candidacy</span></p>
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<span class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" style="font-family:Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;margin:0px">Below is an explanation on how each petition packet material should be presented:</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="margin:10px 0px;line-height:24px"><span style="margin:0px"><u class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0">Cover sheet:</u></span><span class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px"> One page with your full name, email, phone number,
and “Candidate for _____” filled in with the position you are running for and for which class.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="margin:10px 0px;line-height:24px"><span style="margin:0px"><u class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0">Proof of registration as an undergraduate</u></span><span class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px">: You can obtain this
at the Student Services Center (11-120).</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="margin:10px 0px;line-height:24px"><span style="margin:0px"><u class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0">Signed statement of candidacy</u></span><span class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px">: See an attached copy of the
statement of candidacy. Please read in its entirety and, if you desire to run, include a signed copy. </span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="margin:10px 0px;line-height:24px"><span style="margin:0px"><u class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0">Budget</u></span><span class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px">: The Election Commission grants each candidate, according
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<p dir="ltr" style="margin:10px 0px;line-height:24px"><span class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px">UA President/Vice President: $250</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="margin:10px 0px;line-height:24px"><span class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px">Spring Class Council: $100</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="margin:10px 0px;line-height:24px"><span class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px">Incumbents running unopposed: $25</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="margin:10px 0px;line-height:24px"><span class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" style="font-family:Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;margin:0px">Candidates running jointly for the same position or for UA President/Vice President will receive
the amount designated above and will not receive an amount per person. Only official, and not write-in, candidates will receive funding. Candidates reserve the right to ask the Election Commission to increase their budget. The Election Commission will consider
this request if received no later than Thursday, March 16. Make a copy of the </span><span style="font-family:Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;margin:0px"><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1R-wYDryNCgnrhcOkJNQXTqYjFNbuiDhahfPLWvqtd4A/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" title="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1R-wYDryNCgnrhcOkJNQXTqYjFNbuiDhahfPLWvqtd4A/edit?usp=sharing" data-loopstyle="link" class="x_OWAAutoLink x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" data-safelink="true" data-linkindex="1" style="margin:0px" id="OWAba3f6734-6ea4-a4c3-afe0-483d00dd4358">attached
budget document</a></span><span class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" style="font-family:Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;margin:0px"> and export as PDF for inclusion in the packet materials document. Keep track of all receipts. Candidates who are found to
have spent more than their budget will be disqualified from the<span class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px"> </span><span data-markjs="true" class="x_markntoh88j34 x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" data-ogac="" data-ogab="" data-ogsc="" data-ogsb="" style="margin:0px">election</span>.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="margin:10px 0px;line-height:24px"><span style="margin:0px"><u class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0">Candidacy platform</u></span><span class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px">: A written statement no more than 250 words
(double-spaced, 12pt font, Times New Roman). Include a captioned headshot of yourself with name and class year (in square dimensions). Attach copies of the PNG photos in the email where you submit packet materials so we can post you on our website (pending
confirmation of materials). Include any digital materials to supplement your platform (i.e. social media handles and website URLs)</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="margin:10px 0px;line-height:24px"><span style="margin:0px"><u class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0">List of signatures for the petition</u></span><span class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px">: Use the attached signature
form to collect signatures. Take pictures of completed sheets as backup. Signatures that are not collected on this form will not be counted. Make sure the name and class year are legible or the signature will be invalid. There are only 20 rows per sheet, so
make sure when using a new sheet, you label the page number at the top to keep the signatures in order.<span class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px"> </span><b class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0">Illegible names and class years will
not be counted.<span class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px"> </span></b>For class council positions, signatures are only allowed from your class. For UA President/Vice President, signatures can be from any undergraduate student. Candidates
running jointly will get signatures together with no duplicates on the sheet.</span></p>
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<div style="margin:0px"><b class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0">Signature Threshold</b></div>
<div class="x_ContentPasted0 ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px">Students running for office require a minimum number of valid signatures to be considered an official candidate. The thresholds are shown below:</div>
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avenue for campaigning. The official campaign period begins the day that voting begins as stated in the timeline attached. Read the campaigning rules in its entirety to understand what you can and cannot do. Failure to follow the rules and procedures listed
will result in an invalid candidacy.</div>
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