General Elections
As the official student voice of CSU Dominguez Hills, it is important to speak up and vote for the students you believe will best represent you and advocate on your behalf. The students you vote in will be traveling to the Cal State Student Association meetings, where they strive to improve the lives of the CSU students. These same students will also travel to meet with State Senators to inform them of hardships you may be enduring and how these can be fixed. Hosted by the Elections Commission of ASI during the spring semester, all students are invited to apply to have their name on the ballot.
2024 ELECTIONS
Dear CSUDH Students,
Now, more than ever, we acknowledge the urgent necessity for students to get involved, engage, and be active on campus in the contemporary higher education landscape. Undoubtedly, this year has emphasized the importance of students expressing their views on campus and the profound impact it can have on our student body, faculty, and staff. If you are prepared to embark on a journey filled with opportunities and personal growth, we strongly encourage you to proceed with this application. Associated Students, Incorporated not only offers you the chance to enhance your leadership skills but also provides a safe and supportive space where you can confidently address and advocate for issues that matter to you and your peers. This is your opportunity to make a difference within the CSU system! Take the next step and embrace the multitude of opportunities before you Applications are to be submitted in person, in the ASI office located in Loker Student Union, Room 231 M-Th, 9:00AM – 5:00 PM, and Fridays 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, February 2nd, 2024 at 4:00 PM.
If you have any questions, please contact the Elections Chairs at asielections@csudh.edu. Alternatively, you can reach out to our Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator, Raven Jade Emmert at remmert@csudh.edu or by leaving a voicemail at ASI by calling 310-243-3686.
Thank you, and good luck!
Jhanella Mae Martinez
Elections Commission Chair
ELECTIONS INFORMATION SHEET
CANDIDATE BRIEFING
All candidates must attend one of the required candidate orientations on TBD. Confirmation of your candidacy will be sent via the email you provided on your application. Failure to attend shall be sufficient cause for disqualification. Excuses, with supporting documentation, shall be submitted in writing or by email to the asielections@csudh.edu email at least 72 hours before the meeting and a member of the Elections Commission will notify you if it has been approved. Proxies will not be accepted. Candidates must also attend two election events (i.e. forums, debates, or mixers).
EXPENSES
An itemized report of all campaign expenditures shall be submitted to ASI 48 hours after the closing of the general election (excludes weekend days). The itemized report shall list all expenses, including donated or in-kind materials or services, and include receipts for all campaign materials. The expenditures of a candidate shall not exceed $500.00, including the value calculated for donated or in-kind materials or services. The ASI General Election Packet contains additional information regarding Expense Reports. Please read the packet carefully.
PLATFORM
ASI publishes an Election Guide in the campus newspaper during the election. Candidates who wish ASI to publish their campaign platforms (statements) may do so by submitting their platforms with the Elections Application. All platform information is subjected to editing for libel, length (see Elections Application Part II for maximum word lengths), and suitable/proper language. Platforms exceeding the maximum word length will be cut back to conform to the limits delineated above. All information provided on the application is subject to verification.
SUGGESTED PLATFORM CONTENT
The following is a general guideline for writing platforms.
- Name, class level, and major
- Previous experience in any type of governmental structure
- Try to specify times, positions held, functions carried out, etc.
- Major accomplishments; both personal and professional
- Specific experience that enhances or facilitates the candidate’s capacity for meeting the special needs of the office they are running for
- Specific campus and statewide issues that you plan to address if elected
- Any current ASI affairs that you may plan to continue or resolve
- It is advisable to understand some of the goals and resolutions that ASI is working towards
