Important Dates and Deadlines
Mandatory Candidate Requirements
Application For Candidacy
These steps must be completed by 4:00PM on Friday, March 10, 2023.
- Candidate Application for ASI Presidential Ticket OR Candidate Application for ASI Independent Candidate.
- Mandatory Attendance at ONE (1) Candidate Workshop from the options below. Candidates can attend a workshop before or after submitting an application.
Grant for Students Seeking Election
ASI offers a grant for students seeking to run for office. ASI will award up to 10 grants, each worth up to $125 as reimbursement of campaign costs. This grant will reduce financial barriers to students seeking to run for office in ASI Elections. The ASI Election Grant may only be utilized for items that must be claimed on the Campaign Expenditure report form and meet all ASI Election Code Standards. Students may apply for the 2023 ASI Election Grant in the Candidate Applications. The deadline for all applications to apply is 4:00PM on Friday, March 10, 2023.
Mandatory Candidate Workshop
Candidates must attend one of the workshops as scheduled below* prior to the filing deadline of the Candidate Election Application, on Friday, March 10, 2023, at 4:00 PM. Candidates must attend the full workshop presentation, so arrive on time!
*Per Elections Code IV.C
- Candidate workshops are mandatory for all candidates prior to the deadline for filing Candidate Elections Packets;
- Failure to attend a mandatory workshop will result in ineligibility to run for office;
- If a candidate is unable to meet during scheduled times, the candidate may contact the Executive Director for special arrangements. Special arrangements are contingent on the Executive Director’s availability.
- Candidates will only be posted as eligible to campaign when the workshop is completed and all other requirements are met.
Must Attend One Presentation
Date | Time | Day | Location |
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February 22, 2023 | 5:00pm | Wednesday |
Pacific Suite I, University Union 3rd Floor |
February 24, 2023 | 12:00pm | Friday |
Green & Gold Room, University Union, 3rd Floor |
March 2, 2023 | 9:00am | Thursday |
Green & Gold Room, University Union, 3rd Floor |
March 8, 2023 | 9:00am | Wednesday | ASI Accounting Services Conference Room- Room 3230, University Union, 3rd Floor. |
Mandatory Ethics Workshop
The Vice President of Student Affairs shall host a mandatory workshop for eligible candidates prior to the onset of the official campaign period. Candidates will only be posted as eligible to campaign when the workshop is completed and all other requirements are met. No campaigning of any kind will be permitted prior to posting of eligibility, and the onset of official campaign period.
Must Attend One Presentation
Date | Time | Day | Location |
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March 15, 2023 | 4:00pm | Wednesday |
Elderberry & Beetle Conference Room located in Riverview Hall |
March 16, 2023 | 11:00am | Thursday |
Elderberry & Beetle Conference Room located in Riverview Hall |
Optional Candidate Events
These optional candidates events are great opportunities for candidates to share ideas and plans with the students of Sacramento State. This is your opportunity to present yourself to the voters; make sure you take advantage of these opportunities.
Date | Event | Location | Time |
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Thurs., March 27, 2023 | Campaigning Begins | Various | 7:00am |
Thurs., March 28, 2023 |
Burritos & Ballots (Ballot Draw) |
Global Lounge- University Library |
12:00p |
Mon., April 3, 2023 | College Director Candidate Forum: Arts & Letters, Business, Education |
Online Via ZOOM Webinar ID: 885 7842 5321 Passcode: 167769 |
12:00pm-1:00pm Optional |
Tues., April 4, 2023 | College Director Candidate Forum: Engineering & Computer Science, Health & Human Services, Natural Sciences & Mathematics |
Online Via ZOOM Webinar ID: 869 6487 2682 Passcode: 563149 |
12:00pm-1:00pm Optional |
Thurs., April 6, 2023 | College Director Candidate Forum: Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary Studies, Undeclared Students, Graduate Studies |
Online Via ZOOM Webinar ID: 826 4586 9600 Passcode: 382552 |
12:00pm-1:00pm Optional |
Mon., April 10, 2023 | Candidate Forum: Vice President of Academic Affairs, Vice President of University Affairs, Vice President of Finance |
Online Via ZOOM Webinar ID: 872 4401 7723 Passcode: 354710 |
12:00pm-1:00pm Optional |
Tues., April 11, 2023 | Candidate Forum: Presidential Ticket |
Online Via ZOOM Webinar ID: 875 7453 7022 Passcode: 512425 |
12:00pm-1:00pm Optional |
Weds., April 12, 2023 | ASI Elections Kickoff |
Library Quad- Fountain Area |
11:00am-1:00 pm Optional |
Thurs., April 13, 2023 | Elections Results Party |
Global Lounge- University Library |
7:30pm Optional |
ASI Student Government Candidate Forums
During the Candidate Forums, candidates will have the opportunity to answer a few questions about the positions they are running for, describe their experience, and what they plan to do once in office if elected. Before you make any final decisions join us during the forums which will all take place in the University Union. All forum dates are detailed below.
Date | Forum | Location | Time | |
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Monday, April 3, 2023 | College Director Candidate Forum: Arts & Letters, Business, Education |
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12:00pm-1:00 pm Optional |
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Tuesday, April 4, 2023 | College Director Candidate Forum: Engineering & Computer Science, Health & Human Services, Natural Sciences & Mathematics |
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12:00pm-1:00 pm Optional |
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Thurs., April 6, 2023 | College Director Candidate Forum: Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary Studies, Undeclared Students, Graduate Students |
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12:00pm-1:00 pm Optional |
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Monday, April 10, 2023 | Candidate Forum: Vice President of Academic Affairs, Vice President of University Affairs, Vice President of Finance |
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12:00pm-1:00 pm Optional |
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Tuesday, April 11, 2023 | Candidate Forum: Presidential Ticket |
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12:00pm-1:00 pm Optional |
Mandatory Campaign Expenditure Form
Form | Location | Date |
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2023 Presidential Ticket Campaign Expenditure Form (Must be turned in personally by both President & Executive Vice President, even if no expenses) |
Must be personally submitted to the ASI Government Office (University Union, Room 3250) no later than Monday, April 17, 2023 at 4:00pm. |
Monday, April 17 2023, 4:00pm |
2023 Independent Candidate Campaign Expenditure Form (Must be turned in personally, even if no expenses) |
Must be personally submitted to the ASI Government Office (University Union, Room 3250) no later than Monday, April 17, 2023 at 4:00pm. |
Monday, April 17, 2023, 4:00pm |
Election Complaint – If Filing
Requirements | Location | Date |
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Election Complaint Form | Online in Hornet Hub (Presence) | Thursday, April 20, 2023, 4:00pm |
$25 deposit per filed complaint per Elections Code, Article IX, F |
Please submit your deposit to the ASI Government Office (University Union Room 3250) no later than Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 4:00pm. |
Thursday, April 20, 2023, 4:00pm |