Elections
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2024-2025 Associated Students Elections
Dear Associated Students Candidates,
First and foremost, I would like to congratulate you on starting the Elections process for running for our open positions in the Associated Students!
As the student government, our mission is to serve, represent, and empower the students of California State University, Monterey Bay. We represent our student body as the official student voice to constructively address and respond to student needs, issues, and concerns with other student organizations, university departments, faculty, and senior administrators.
One of our main goals is to serve as a resource for our fellow students and enhance their college experience by alleviating any barriers that may come across a student’s path. You have begun a very important journey here on campus, and I hope that during your time campaigning for our different leadership positions, you can forge everlasting relationships with your peers, staff, and faculty here on campus.
Please take the time to review the entire Elections Packet with a special note of the deadlines presented. The Elections Packet, the Code of Elections, and the AS Bylaws should be read fully and found online, along with the supplementary materials required for participating in the AS Elections, at https://csumb.edu/as/elections. Be sure to keep these deadlines and requirements in mind as you go through your campaigning process.
To ensure your success in your campaigning, I want to remind you to lead with honesty, compassion and with the best interest of students at the forefront of everything you do. The Elections Committee would like to thank you for your interest in running for an Associated Students officer position. We look forward to working with you as a candidate and commend you on your decision to make an impact as a student leader on our campus! We wish you the best of luck as we begin our Elections for the 2024-2025 year!
In Unity,
Katie Scariot & Ana Muñoz
2023-2024 Associated Students Presidents
If you have any comments, questions, or concerns please reach out to the AS Elections Commissioner, Kody Storms at aselections@csumb.edu.
Elections Packet & Information
View the Elections packet for more information on positions, candidacy requirements, and how to run for office. Elections packets are due February 16 2025 by 5:00 p.m.
Available Positions
Executive Board
- AS President
- VP Of Internal Affairs
- VP of Financial Affairs
- VP of University Affairs
- VP of External Affairs
Academic Senators
- CAHSS Senator
- College of Business Senator
- College of Education Senator
- CHSHS Senator
- College of Science Senator
Programmatic Senators
- Diversity & Inclusion Senator
- Sustainability Senator
- Basic Needs Senator
Elections Timeline
| Date | Item |
Description |
Location |
11/27/23 - 2/15/23 |
Candidate Information Tabling |
Elections information available via tabling at Otter Student Union, Farmers Market, Otter Thursdays, and Social Media |
Tabling and Social Media |
|
2/12/24 |
AS Senate Meeting |
Updates for Start of Elections |
Tanimura Library #1180 |
2/16/24 |
Elections Packet Due |
Candidates must submit completed packets before 5pm, stamped upon receival |
Otter Student Union 304 |
|
2/20/24 |
Candidate Orientation |
Elections Committee goes over elections and chance for candidates to ask questions Mandatory 2-3 PM Closed to the Public |
Otter Student Union 304 |
|
2/20/2024 |
Candidates Mixer |
Candidates have a chance to talk to the students Mandatory 3-4PM Open to the Public |
Otter Student Union Ballroom |
2/23/24 |
Campaigning Begins |
Candidates may begin campaigning per the rules set by the Elections Committee and Governing Documents |
Campus-Wide at 12:01am |
|
2/26/24 |
Sample Ballot |
Sample Ballot Released |
Online by Email |
|
2/26/24 |
AS Senate Meeting |
Submit Sample Ballot and Note Candidate Mixer and Orientation |
Tanimura Library #1180 |
|
3/4/24 |
First Debate |
Candidate Debate |
OM Broadcast/Social Media/Otter Student Union Ballroom? |
|
3/11/24 |
Follow-Up Debate |
Candidates Address Further Questions for Final Time |
OM Broadcast/Social Media/Otter Student Union Ballroom? |
|
3/11/24 |
Speeches |
Candidate Speeches |
OM Broadcast/Social Media/Otter Student Union Ballroom? |
|
3/13/24 |
Expense Reports Due |
Due 4:59 PM |
Emailed to Elections Commissioner to be Dispersed to Committee |
|
3/20/24 - 3/22/24 |
Election Days |
Online Elections Open |
Open 12:01am on 3/20 - Closed by 11:59pm on 3/22 |
|
4/3/2024 |
Results Release Party |
Public release of results, open to all 5-6 PM |
Inter-Garrison Plaza |
|
04/8/2024 |
AS Senate Meeting |
Elections officially closed/Review Election Results |
Tanimura Library #1180 |
|
04/15/2024 |
AS Senate Meeting |
Mandatory for Officers |
Tanimura Library #1180 |
|
4/22/2024 |
AS Senate Meeting |
Mandatory for Officers |
Tanimura Library #1180 |
|
4/29/24 |
AS Senate Meeting |
Mandatory for Officers |
Tanimura Library #1180 |
|
4/30/24 |
Transition Retreat Day 1 |
TBA |
TBA |
|
5/1/24 |
Transition Retreat Day 2 |
TBA |
TBA |
|
05/06/24 |
AS Senate |
Mandatory |
Tanimura Library #1180 |
|
5/08/24 |
Inauguration |
Afternoon (12pm-2pm) Mandatory |
Otter Student Union Ballroom |