GW Joint Elections Committee

The Student Association Senate recently recognized the 2007-2008 Joint Elections Committee as “one of the most successful JECs in recent memory.”  In addition to acknowledging it many accomplishments, it commended the Committee members’ dedication and hard work throughout all three elections overseen. The body of the bill is included below or the full text is also available.

• WHEREAS The 2007-2008 Joint Elections Committee (JEC) was one of the most successful JECs in recent memory; and
• WHEREAS The JEC ran not only the Student Association general election and a Presidential run-off election but also a special election on the student fee increase; and
• WHEREAS The JEC took great lengths to advertise all three elections which combined with online balloting led to a significant increase in voter turnout for the referendum election on the student fee, the general election and the run-off election
• WHEREAS The JEC was not sued by any of the candidates nor by any member of The George Washington University student body which exemplifies how effective and transparent they were; and
• WHEREAS The Student Association Senate confirmed three of the members of the JEC including its chairperson, Benjamin Balter, it is fitting that the Senate recognize their hard work:
• THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of The George Washington University Student Association commends the dedication and hard work of the members of the 2007-2008 JEC; and
• BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this legislation, upon approval, will be transmitted to Tim Miller (Executive Director, Student Activities Center, Dr. Robert Chernak (Senior Vice-President, The George Washington University), Dr. Steven Knapp (University President, The George Washington University) The GW Hatchet, The Daily Colonial, and WRGW.

 

The Committee is honored to report that Results from the 2008 General and Runoff Election have been formally certified.

Barring any unforeseen circumstance, the committee will announce the results of the Run-Off Election, this Thursday March, 13th after 9 PM in the Marvin Center Amphitheater.  Press coverage is welcome.

Campus Media, please let the committee know if you will require internet (for live blogging, etc), or have other technical needs and we will do our best to accommodate.

Committee Announces General Election Results

Students at the George Washington University voted today to elect members of the Student Association Senate, Program Board, Marvin Center Governing Board, and the Student Association Executive Vice President. The election, which occurred entirely online this year, allowed some 4390 student’s voices to be heard, a dramatic increase over years past.

This marks the end of an intensive three-week campaign period for most candidates as they submit financial reports detailing their expenses, however, one race still remain undecided. The Student Association Presidential race did not yield a candidates that met the bylaws mandated 40% requirement. That seat will therefore be determined in a runoff election on March 12th and 13th.

“The election is not over yet - it’s still anyone’s game.” Commented Committee chair Benjamin Balter, “We’ve seen some heated races the past few weeks, and we anticipate that friendly competition to continue through the runoff.”

With the announcement of results, the Committee can now begin to act on complaints received against non-registered candidates who won a seat or are now eligible to participate in the runoff election. The charter mandates that results not be certified until such proceedings have been finalized. It is important to note that the results announced today by the Committee are preliminary and they can still be corrected prior to certification.

A full list of preliminary results and official results are available as well as a formal press release.

The Joint Elections Committee (JEC) is an independent body that administers student elections at the George Washington University. The JEC is comprised of two appointees from the Student Association, one appointee from the Marvin Center Governing Board, one appointee from Program Board, and one joint appointee from the three organizations listed above.

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Barring any unforeseen circumstance, the committee will announce the results of the General Election, this Thursday February, 28th after 9 PM in the Grand Ballroom.  Press coverage is welcome.

Campus Media, please let the committee know if you will require internet (for live blogging, etc), or have other technical needs and we will do our best to accommodate.