BY Patience Collier

News Editor

This year’s candidate turnout for the BOD elections was about average, according to Myles Glover, Elections Coordinator.

“This year, the candidates have done a lot of their own campaigning,” Glover said.

Glover said there are frequently several candidates for the BOD positions who wind up dropping out of the race early, because either something comes up, or they do not meet the criteria. This year, there was only one primary race, to determine the last two presidential candidates; only three offices have more than one candidate running.

“My job as elections coordinator is to increase votes and voter turnout, to increase awareness and engagement,” Glover said.

The BOD elections have suffered from low turnout in the past, with less than 10 percent of the student population voting. Glover has reached out to sponsors such as Pizza Colin and The Burg to help increase voter turnout and awareness.

Unopposed Candidates and Positions:

Vice President of Clubs and Organizations
Philip Rush

Vice President of Equity and Community Affairs
Spencer Biallas

Vice President of Academic Affairs
Jennifer Treadway

Vice President of Legislative Affairs
Cassie DuBore