Northern Iowa Student Government

NISG Elections

By: Adam Shannon on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 21:05

NISG represents the student body in university and non-university matters and promotes activities that are in the best interest of the student body, such as tuition, financial aid, educational quality and student rights. Getting involved in NISG Senate is a great way to expand your leadership skills, meet new friends and make a difference at UNI.


NISG wiill be hosting a presidential debate from 7:00 - 8:30 PM on Monday, February 20 in the Maucker Union Coffeehouse.  Moderators will ask the candidates questions, with time at the end for audience members to ask questions of their own.


 

Important Dates 

  • Wednesday, Feb. 1: Petitions for Candidacy packets available
  • Monday, February 6: Signature Petition forms will be available online 
  • and in the NISG office.
  • Monday, February 13, 8:00AM: Campaigning begins - all formal campaigning before this time will result in charges of early campaigning and sanctions will be imposed. 
  • Friday, February 17, 5:00PM, Candidacy packets due. 
  • Tuesday, February 28, 6:00AM to Wednesday February 29 6:00PM - Elections will be held via MyUNIverse under the "Life @ UNI" tab. 
  • Wednesday, February 29 7:00PM: The election results will be announced the evening from the steps by Prexy's. 

University Policies

UNI has many policies and if you're interested in being a student leader it's important for you to be familiar with all policies so you can enact change to support your constituents!

Running Canidates

The election commission has compiled a list of all of the canidates who have completed the election process thus far. The list of canidates can be found here.

If these times do not work for you, you can contact Jill Hohnecker, the Election Commissioner, to set up a different time to meet with her. All President/Vice President Campaigns need to meet with the Election Commissioner one-on-one before being put onto the ballot. 

Write in campaigns

If you are planning on running a write-in campaign for a senate seat you need to make sure that you are campaigning for the college you have a major in. You can't serve as a senator for a college that you're not part of!

Jill Hohnecker: 
If you have any questions regarding the Election, please contact any of the members on the Election Commission
Jill Hohnecker, Election Commissioner  ( hohneckj@uni.edu )
Rachel Smithart  ( smitharr@uni.edu )
Erin Trample     ( trampele@uni.edu )
Corey Cooling ( coolingc@uni.edu )
Logan Mundt ( mundtl@uni.edu )

(All times listed are CST)

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2012 Candidate Information.pdf137.95 KB
A Quick Guide to Campaigning.pdf229.47 KB
A Quick Guide to NISG Campaign Finances.pdf173.32 KB
Election Rules 10.17.11.pdf447.29 KB