Important Dates and Deadlines

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

1. Candidate workshops are mandatory for all candidates prior to the deadline for filing Candidate Elections Packets;
2. Failure to attend a mandatory workshop will result in ineligibility to run for office;
3. 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.
4. Candidates will only be posted as eligible to campaign when the workshop is completed and all other requirements are met.

Must Attend One Presentation

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

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.

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.

Mandatory Campaign Expenditure Form

Election Complaint – If Filing