Student Government Election Information
HOW AND WHEN TO VOTE
Spring 2025 Student Government General Election
The Student Government election will take place from Thursday, March 27, 2025, through Friday, March 28, 2025. The election will decide your next Student Body President, Vice President, and Senators who will represent you for the next academic year. All enrolled Texas State students are eligible to cast their votes. During the Spring 2025 Student Government Election, online polling will occur from 8:00 a.m. Thursday, March 27, and concluding on Friday, March 28 at 8:00 p.m on the Bobcat Organization Hub.
Student Government Election Filing
The filing period opens at 9:00 a.m. on the first class day of January and remains open until February 28, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
During the filing period, students interested in running for office in the Student Government Election must complete the Student Government Election Filing Form. Please use the link or button below.
Specific dates for the filing period may be found on the Student Government Election Timeline.
The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has jurisdiction over the student government elections. All opinions and orders issued by the court are binding for this election.
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Student Government Election Rules Reading Seminar & Affirmation Statement
Each candidate is required to attend one Rules Reading Seminar. After attending the Rules Reading Seminar, each candidate is required to sign the Agreement and Affirmation Statement.
If you cannot attend one of the Rules Reading Seminars contact the Election Board Chair at StuGovElections@txstate.edu immediately.
Rules Reading Seminar
Candidates are required to attend one Rules Reading Seminar.
First Rules Reading Seminar:
March 3, 2025
LBJ Student Center, Suite 315
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Second Rules Reading Seminar:
March 7, 2025
LBJ Student Center, Suite 315
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Student Government Election Candidates and Debate
Candidates competing for the President and Vice President positions debate the issues at least one week before the voting period. Check out the Candidates webpage for the time and location of this debate.
Expense Reporting
Important Information!
Student Government Election
Financial Disclosure Statements
Financial Disclosure Statement
Financial disclosure statements must be filed with the Supreme Court. Each candidate’s financial records must list identifying information (name, item, etc.) and amounts of each contribution and expenditure. The financial disclosure statements must contain all the expenses incurred by the candidate before and during the campaign period. Each financial disclosure statement must have all expenditure receipts attached.
Deadline for Financial Disclosures
All candidates must submit an itemized financial report, with receipts and bank records, within 72 hours of election results being posted. The Supreme Court reserves the right to audit these reports as necessary
FAQs
Student Government Election Frequently Asked Questions
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May I vote from my mobile device?
Students may vote from their mobile devices. However, students risk the chance of not fully voting if the connection is dropped.
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Who can vote?
All students of every classification, regardless of their other Texas attributes, who are enrolled for any amount of credit hours at either the Round Rock or San Marcos campuses of Texas State University are allowed to vote on the Bobcat Organization Hub.
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Why can't I access the voting site again?
The voting system is intended to be a secret ballot. Meaning, it only records that students cast their vote. Once students have logged into the voting system and have officially cast their vote another ballot cannot be created. This method is similar to state and national voting.
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Why isn't my name showing up when students try to find me as a write-in candidate?
Students who have placed a "Privacy Hold" on their University records will not show up due to a request made by that student. Students must remove the "Privacy Hold" to show up as a write--in candidate. This process is done by the Office of the University Registrar located at JCK 111 or by calling 512-245-2367.
Student Government Election Policies
Election Contacts
Email the Student Government Supreme Court with questions on how to appeal an Election Decision, report an Election Code violation, request an Election Code Advisory Opinion, and campaign materials approvals at sgsupremecourt@txstate.edu