Associated Student Body elections are quickly approaching.
ASB Attorney General Loden Walker said voting ensures the student body has the best possible representation.
“Voting is a fundamental principle of democracy,” Walker said. “A student’s vote is a student’s right and opportunity to voice, to be heard and to hold elected officials accountable. On election day, April 5, every vote matters.”
John Brahan speaks during a meeting this year. (Photo by: Cameron Brooks)
The spring general election petitions are due between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. March 24.
Senior class officer candidates can turn in a petition any time until April 1 outside the ASB office. Senior class officer election day is April 12.
Both petitions are available outside the ASB office, along with an Election Handbook that helps answer any questions students may have.
ASB Vice President John Brahan said he hopes every student will vote in the election.
“Voting in student elections is important because the ASB officers act as liaisons by students and administration,” Brahan said. “So if you want the best voices to represent you, it’s important to vote.”
To vote, you can visit the homepage of the MyOleMiss Portal. Under the headline, “Get Involved,” then click on “Vote in Student Elections.”
Freshman Samantha Gibson said she is excited to vote in her first student election.
“I was class president in high school, so I was always very involved in the voting process,” Gibson said. “If people want their voices heard, they need to vote. I hope to run in the election, maybe next year.”
Debate between the candidates will be March 30. The election is April 5 and the officer inauguration will be April 22.
-Jennifer Lott
