Steps for Candidacy
Candidates should review these required and optional steps before and during their campaign to stay on track throughout the election process.
Mandatory Candidate Requirements
Applications for Candidacy
Application Deadline: Monday, March 9, 2026, by 4:00 p.m.
- Select the Appropriate Application
- Complete either the Candidate Application for ASI Presidential Ticket OR the Candidate Application for ASI Independent Candidate.
- Complete All Required Information
- Fill out the application fully and carefully. Review all sections before submitting.
- Submit the Application
- Click the Submit button located at the bottom of the form.
Important Reminders
- All candidates must attend one mandatory candidate workshop prior to the application deadline. Please see dates and times below.
- You may apply for only one position per election cycle.
Questions or Assistance ?
- If you have questions, please call the ASI Student Government Office (916) 278-6784.
2026 Roadmap to Office Diagram
Mandatory Candidate Workshop(s)
All candidates are required to attend one (1) Candidate Workshop scheduled below prior to the filing deadline of the Candidate Election Application, on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
Candidates must attend the entire workshop session. Please arrive on time, as late arrivals or early departures may result in the workshop not being credit.
*Per Elections Code IV.C
- Attendance at a Candidate Workshop is mandatory for all candidates prior to the deadline for filing Candidate Election Packets.
- Failure to attend a mandatory workshop will result in ineligibility to run for office.
- Candidates who are unable to attend during the scheduled workshop times may contact the Executive Director to request special arrangements. Approval is subject to 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 | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed., February 18, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. |
Forest Suite, University Union, 2nd fl. |
| Tue., February 24, 2026 | 1 p.m. |
Forest Suite, University Union, 2nd fl. |
| Mon., March 2, 2026 | 3 p.m. |
Green and Gold Room, University Union, 3rd fl. |
| Thu., March 5, 2026 | 10 a.m. |
Valley Suite, University Union, 3rd fl. |
Mandatory Ethic Workshop(s)
Must attend one of the below workshops after confirmation of eligibility.
The Office 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 Workshop
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue., March 17, 2026 | 5 p.m. |
Cottonwood Suite III, University Union, 2nd fl. |
| Wed., March 18, 2026 | 11 a.m. |
Cottonwood Suite III, University Union, 2nd fl. |
Mandatory Campaign Expenditure Form
| Form | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Presidential Ticket Campaign Expenditure Form (Must be turned in personally by both President & Executive Vice President, even if no expenses) | Mon., April 27 2026 | 4 p.m. |
ASI Government Office, University Union, 3rd fl. |
| 2026 Independent Candidate Campaign Expenditure Form (Must be turned in personally, even if no expenses) | Mon., April 27 2026 | 4 p.m. |
ASI Government Office, University Union, 3rd fl. |
| 2026 Slates Campaign Expenditure Form (Must be turned in by the Slate Manager or one of the Slate Members) | Mon., April 27 2026 | 4 p.m. | ASI Government Office, University Union, 3rd fl. |
Optional Steps for Candidacy
Candidate Forums
| Candidate Forum | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Letters Black Honors College Business Education |
Fri., April 3, 2026 | 9:00a – 10:00a | Online Via ZOOM |
| Engineering & Computer Science Health & Human Services Natural Sciences & Mathematics |
Fri., April 3, 2026 | 10:30a – 11:30a |
Online Via |
| Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary Studies Undeclared Students Graduate Students |
Fri., April 3, 2026 | 12:30p – 1:30p | Online Via ZOOM |
| Vice President of Finance Vice President of University Affairs Vice President of Academic Affairs |
Fri., April 3, 2026 | 2:00p – 3:00p | Online Via ZOOM |
| Presidential Ticket: President & Executive Vice President |
Fri., April 3, 2026 | 3:30p – 4:30p | Online Via ZOOM |
Candidate Endorsements
ASI Welcomes student clubs and organizations to support Elections candidates during their campaigning process. To formally endorse any candidate(s) the endorsement form must be completed by the candidate and submitted no later than Friday, April 17 at 12:00 PM (noon). All endorsements must be submitted by this deadline. A wet signature is required.
Endorsements may be reviewed by students in the ASI Government Office, University Union, 3rd fl. during regular business hours. A physical photo ID is required.
2026 Presidential Ticket Endorsement Letter
2026 Independent Candidate Endorsement Letter