Election Complaints
All ASI 2026 Election Complaint Forms must be filed by Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
Complaint Filing Eligibility
1. Any eligible voter may file a complaint.
2. A complaint may be filed alleging a violation of any provision of the ASI Elections Code or the ASI Bylaws. Complaints may also be filed on any other grounds alleging that one or more candidates or ballot measures were unfairly aided or hindered during an election.
3. Election complaints must be submitted through the online ASI Election Complaint Form at any time during the campaign period and no later than five (5) academic days after the final day of voting.
Election Complaint Filing and Review Procedures
Complaint(s) must be submitted online using the official ASI Elections Complaint Form. The completed form and all required information must be submitted through the individual’s SacLink account by the designated submission deadline. The official online submission shall serve as proof of receipt of the complaint but shall not constitute confirmation of the complaint’s completeness or eligibility.
Upon filing a complaint, the complainant shall be required to submit a twenty-five dollar ($25) deposit in the form of a check or money order. A separate deposit is required for each complaint filed, and no complaint shall be accepted or reviewed by the Elections Complaint Committee unless the required deposit has been received.
The Elections Complaint Committee shall have original jurisdiction to hear and rule on all alleged violations of the ASI Elections Code. The Committee shall consist of three (3) student members appointed by the Vice President for Student Affairs, following consultation with the ASI President, in accordance with the ASI Bylaws. In addition, the Committee shall include one (1) faculty member recommended by the Faculty Senate. The Vice President for Student Affairs, or designee, shall serve as Chair of the Committee.
Committee members shall be appointed to serve one-year terms. Student members appointed to the Committee may not be current members of the ASI Board, except when selected by the Committee for quorum purposes, in accordance with Elections Code Article IX, Section C.
Members of the 2026 Elections Complaint Committee
Four (4) Student Members
- TBD by Student Affairs
One (1) Faculty Senate Representative
- Kimberly Chism
One (1) Student Affairs Representative
- TBD by Student Affairs
Submission of Election Complaints
Filed Election Complaints
Any elections complaint deemed to have merit and the complaint determination is found below.