Resolution 03-01: RICHIE'S VOTING RESOLUTION
| Number | 03-01 |
| Description | students only receiving one vote in each election race |
| Authored by |
Richie Stuart |
| Sponsored by |
Aris Freeman |
| Date Submitted | Tuesday, January 14, 2003 |
| Date Considered | Tuesday, March 11, 2003 |
| General Body Vote | Thursday, January 1, 1970 |
| Committee | Student Affairs |
| Result | Killed By Committee |
| Remarks | FAILED - Senators would be elected by a very small margin. |
| Whereas | When Congress has elections voters are allowed to vote for as many candidates as there are seats available for that position, often times 5 or more; and |
| Whereas | Many people vote for all 5 of the candidates despite not knowing who they are; and |
| Whereas | This does not accurately represent the voter's intent; and |
| Whereas | Allowing voters to only vote for their top choice would make certain that nobody was elected or not elected in a contested position due to a fortunate or unfortunate place on the ballot; and |
| Whereas | It would not change the idea or outcome of the election; and |
| Whereas | The current system of voting is not outlined in the election code or constitution and is done the way it is now not for any specific reason but rather historical precedence. |
| Be It Further Resolved That | Voters be instructed on the ballot to vote for only one candidate in all election races. |
| Downloadable File | Download 03-01Richie'sVotingResolution_1627927859.pdf |