[2022 Elections] How to run for office

Fri Feb 25 22:57:10 EST 2022

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Hello Undergrads,

It is the beginning of the UA election season! As Danielle mentioned earlier this week, elections for the Undergraduate Association President and Vice President as well as Class Councils will begin soon. If you are interested in running for office, please read the following email in its entirety:

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The UA Election Code
The UA Election Code<https://static1.squarespace.com/static/564142efe4b09d10c39f8a8f/t/61d61e3fed235e1063f72664/1641422399803/Election_Code_.pdf> lists the policies and procedures that govern elections for undergraduates. If you have any questions regarding elections please consult this document first, then reach out to ua-elect at mit.edu with any remaining questions.

Open positions
Please read the relevant attached documents on the open positions.

Schedule of election events with deadlines
Please read the attached schedule for this information.

Petition packets
In order to be a viable candidate for this election season you must submit your petition packet in a single PDF file with a PNG attachment of your headshot by Monday, March 7 to ua-elect at mit.edu.*

Petition packets must include each of the following in this order. If materials are missing, you will not be included on the ballot this election season:

  1.  Cover sheet

  2.  Proof of registration as an undergraduate

  3.  Signed statement of candidacy

  4.  Candidacy platform

  5.  Budget

  6.  List of signatures for the petition

Below is explanation on how each petition packet material should be presented:

  *   Cover sheet: One page with your full name, email, phone number, class distinction, and “Candidate for _____” filled in with the position you are running for. (Ex. “Candidate for UA President / Vice President” or “Candidate for 2023 Class Council Treasurer”)

  *   Proof of registration as an undergraduate: You can obtain this at the Student Services Center (11-120).

  *   Signed statement of candidacy: See an attached copy of the statement of candidacy. Please read in its entirety and, if you desire to run, include a signed copy.

  *   Budget: Each campaign (joint or single) can officially use $250.00. Make a copy of the attached budget document<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1318b3v8dZPskgcx1-RC3kNghXINqOdtTjc7DWq4pdoU/edit> 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 $250.00 will be disqualified from the election.

  *   *Candidacy platform: 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). If you have a running mate, include a headshot of them, as well. 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)

  *   List of signatures for the petition: 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.

Signature thresholds
Candidates for office are required to collect a certain number of signatures. Read the UA Election Code for the approved method for collecting. Signatures collected outside of the guidelines in the UA Election Code will be disqualified from the election. Below are the signature thresholds for 2022:

  *   UA President / Vice President (10% of school population) — 464 signatures

  *   2023 Class Council (15% of class population) — 178 signatures

  *   2024 Class Council (15% of class population) — 170 signatures

  *   2025 Class Council (15% of class population) — 177 signatures

Informal general interest meeting
As a reminder, I will be hosting an informal general interest meeting this Sunday (02/26) at 2:30pm on Zoom<https://mit.zoom.us/j/6558019656> for anyone interested in learning more about the election timeline and roles. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please reach out to ua-elect at mit.edu.

Best,
Kelvin

Kelvin Green II
Chair, UA Elections Commission
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