2026 Election Application for ASI Presidential Ticket

Thank you for expressing interest in a position on the ASI Board of Directors! This yeat elections will be held on April 22 and 23, 2026. Information regarding the Election and running for office may be found on the ASI website.

To be considered as a candidate for the ASI Board of Directors, students must complete and/or submit the following no later than Monday, March 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM:

• Attend a Mandatory Candidate Workshop AND Mandatory Ethics Workshop

• 2026 Candidate Elections Application

Presidential Candidate Information

NOTE: This section must be completed by the individual applying to run for the ASI President position.

Executive Vice Presidential Candidate Information

NOTE: This section must be completed by the individual applying to run for the ASI Executive President position.

Presidential and Executive Vice Presidential Candidates

Disclaimer

We acknowledge the Presidential Ticket will consist of one application. The Presidential candidate and Executive Vice Presidential candidate must complete and submit a single application. The Presidential Ticket Slogan, and Presidential Ticket Statement must be the result of combined effort between both running mates. It is important that both running mates are present during the completion of the Presidential Ticket application.

The candidate statement will be used in the official ASI Voter Booklet as well as appearing on the ASI website, statements should be no longer than 3100 characters and inserted below. Do not use any quotations.

The following disclaimer will appear on the ballot and in the voter booklet: “This information was provided by the Presidential Ticket and not checked for accuracy. ASI is not responsible for its content."

Sample Candidate Statement:

We, Mei and Herky, are honored to announce our candidacy for President and Executive Vice President of ASI.

As President and Executive Vice President, we will draw on our extensive experience serving [insert relevant details].

Through these experiences, we have come to deeply appreciate the importance of student engagement in shaping university policies and decisions. Critical decisions impacting students are made daily, and we are dedicated to ensuring that the voices of our peers are represented and amplified at every level. To this end, we will [insert plan(s)].

Your vote on April 22 and 23 will allow us to champion these goals and create a stronger, more connected campus community. With our combined experience, commitment, and vision, we believe we are the most qualified candidates to lead ASI.

Thank you for your trust and support.

Sincerely,
Mei and Herky

The election will be held online, allowing students to vote from any computer or device, whether at home, work, school, or on the go. Additionally, an on-campus polling station will be available outside the west entrance of the University Union. All currently enrolled students are eligible to vote.

Elections Complaint Committee and Appellate Council

Please also note the membership of the following elections-related entities. If you have any concerns for a potential conflict of interest with any member the Elections Complaint Committee or Appellate Council, you may submit your concerns in writing to Dr. Aniesha Mitchell, Vice President of Student Affairs. 

Members of the 2026 Elections Complaint Committee are:

Three (3) Student Members: Alec “Mono” Hunter, Xitlaly “Yan” Bernal, Zoya Altabaa 

One (1) Faculty Member: Kimberly Chism

One (1) Student Affairs Designee: Jose Ballesteros

 

Members of the 2026 Appellate Council are:

Three (3) Student Members: Kaiden Gibson, Kateryna “Katy” Karakulko , TBD

One (1) Faculty Member: Rolando Lazaro

One (1) Student Affairs Designee: Quran Green

You may address any questions about the election process to ASI Executive Director, Hoan Nguyen at hoan.nguyen@csus.edu or 916- 278-7290.

Mandatory Candidate Workshop and Mandatory Ethics Workshop Acknowledgement:

We acknowledge our responsibility to attend one mandatory candidate and one mandatory ethics workshops by the scheduled date/times. We acknowlege that failure to attend either workshop for the entire duration including early departure and late arrival will deem our application ineligible for candidacy.

Campaign Start Date Acknowledgement: 

We acknowledge that we may not begin campaigning until April 2, 2026 at 8:00AM only after we have received notice of our eligibility as a candidate from the ASI Executive Director.

Clean Up Acknowledgement:

We acknowledge our responsibility to clean up and remove all campaigning material no later than April 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM or Student Organizations & Leadership will have facilities remove materials and bill us at a cost to not exceed $50.00

Terms for Complaint Resolution

• As a candidate in this year's annual General Election of the Associated Students, Inc., at California State University, Sacramento ("ASI"). I understand that ASI seeks to avoid litigation over elections and that this agreement, if signed by me, constitutes my promise and agreement to not personally file a lawsuit solely about the election for the office for which I am a candidate.

• I have been provided access to the current ASI Elections Code. I have read the ASI Elections Code including parts IX and X that govern the filing and resolution of ASI elections complaints. I understand the election complaint resolution provisions of that Code, and I will adhere to them in the event I file an election complaint. I further agree that the elections complaint procedures and remedies contained in the ASI Elections Code are the sole and exclusive means by which I can seek a remedy for any and all complaints I might file solely over the election for the office for which I am a candidate. I also agree that all decisions by the Elections Complaint Committee which are not appealed to the Appellate Council are final. I also agree that all decisions of the Appellate Council are final.

• Conflict of Interest: I have reviewed the members of the Election Complaint Committee and Appellate Council and understand that if I have a concern regarding a possible conflict of interest, I must submit a statement of concern to the Vice President of Student Affairs for resolution.

• I realize and fully appreciate that by signing this agreement that if I do file a complaint I am agreeing to abide by the results of the elections complaint resolution process contained in the ASI Elections Code and that:

I HEREBY RELINQUISH ALL RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES I MAY HAVE TO FILE A LAWSUIT OR SEEK RELIEF OTHER THAN THAT AVAILABLE IN THE ASI ELECTIONS CODE FOR ANY COMPLAINT OF MINE SOLELY WITH RESPECT TO THE OUTCOME OF THE ELECTION FOR THE OFFICE FOR WHICH I AM A CANDIDATE. I DO RESERVE ALL OTHER RIGHTS I MAY HAVE THAT ARE NOT EXPRESSLY WAIVED BY THIS AGREEMENT.

Complaint Resolution Acknowledgement:

We acknowledge the terms for Complaint Resolution.

Campaign Expenditure Report Acknowledgement:

We acknowledge our responsibility to personally submit our Campaign Expenditure Report in person to the ASI Student Government Office no later than Monday, April 27, 2026, by 4:00 PM. Failure to submit a Campaign Expenditure Report will result in disqualification.

Authorization for Academic Release:

We authorize the Vice President for Student Affairs Office to release our academic information to the ASI Executive Director for the sole purpose of determining eligibility to hold office on the ASI Board of Directors as described in the ASI Bylaws. Should we be elected to the Board, this authorization shall be valid for the entire academic year. See the ASI Elections Code (Article IV. A) for complete details on the procedures for grade verification.

ASI Campaign Kits

ASI will provide campaign starter kits, each valued at $75, to all independent candidates. Kits will include the following items:

Additionally, ASI will issue University Print & Mail credits to all verified candidates as follows: $50 per independent candidate, $75 per presidential ticket, and $100 per slate. Credits are one-time, non-transferable, and expire at the close of the election season; any unused balance is forfeited.

These resources are intended to ensure all candidates have the tools and financial support they need to run for office in the ASI Elections. Items provided by ASI must be listed on the Campaign Expenditure Report form at a zero-dollar cost and categorized as rentals. Although contributions directly from ASI do not count toward a candidate’s total expenditures, all items must still be included on the form. Failure to do so may result in a hearing with the Elections Complaint Committee.

You have reached the end of the form. Please review your application carefully to ensure all information is accurate, as resubmission will not be permitted.