This week’s snowstorm didn’t only cancel classes; Student Government also closed for the winter weather, including a mandatory candidate meeting scheduled for Tuesday night.
As a result, candidates running for office this year could have a violation filed against them for beginning their campaigns Tuesday night as planned. Candidates are not allowed to begin campaigning until the elections commission meeting.
According to Will O’Shields, chief elections commissioner, the elections commission will hold its meeting as soon as possible and will make every effort to meet the day the university opens again.
O’Shields said voting will not be pushed back due to university closings. The elections codes do not specify that there’s a set length of time for campaigning.
Due to Wednesday’s class cancellation, student senate will not meet. A special session will be held on either Thursday Jan. 30, Monday Feb. 3 or Tuesday Feb. 4.