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Elections : How To Run


Please refer to the election bylaws to determine how you are to run your campaign.   This page has general guidelines for campaigning but referencing this page will not be considered acceptable as an explanation for any campaign violation. The election bylaws are what determine what you may and may not do.  Refer to the election documents page to download your own copy of the bylaws. 




Do Not:

  • Do not slander or libel.

  • Cover and damage other people's materials.

  • Do not use anything from the SOURCE or USG for any campaign activity.

  • Do not exclusively advertise upon more than 3 storefronts on High Street.

  • Do not interfere with classroom activities.

  • Do not campaign within a student-computing site during voting days.

  • Do not have any campaign related activities in the Undergraduate Student Government office.

  • Do not maintain any polling site.

  • Presidential/Vice Presidential campaign cannot exceed $2000 total.

  • Senatorial candidate's campaign cannot exceed $125.

  • Slate's campaign cannot exceed $125 per member-candidate or no more than $2000 total, whichever is less.

  • Do not use campaign funds to buy alcohol.


Do:

  • Follow the Election Bylaws and any directives from the Director of EGB.

  • Submit the name(s) of your campaign manager(s) and treasurer(s); update any changes within 24 hours.

  • Maintain an online Monetary Profile.

  • Building campaign team and produce campaign material anytime.

  • Campaign only between Sunday March 30th at 8:00pm and Friday April 11th at 11:59pm.

  • Be responsible for all your campaign members.

  • Include the disclaimer in the Bylaws in all campaign email.

  • Follow all guidelines set by Physical Facilities Posting and Chalking Guidelines, Residence Life, Student Code of Conduct, City of Columbus, State of Ohio, and Federal Law.

  • Respond immediately to all requests for testimony from the Judicial Panel.

  • Clean up all campaign materials by Tuesday 12:00am April 14th.