Fall 2024 Elections
ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥SG 2024 Certified Election Results
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Documented below are the certified results of the Spring 2024 ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Student Government elections. During this election cycle, a tri-executive ticket, four representatives at-large, and five constitutional amendments were decided upon by student voters.ÌýAny questions about this process should be directed at the ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥SG Election Commissioner - cusg.elections@colorado.eduÌý
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Total Votes: 3,765
Voter Turnout: 11.03%
Winning Tri-Executive Ticket:ÌýExel (Alexander Radz Jr., Tyler Rowan, Grace Covney).
Winning Representative at Large Candidates: Jeb Brown, Morgan McDonough, Samuel Veta, Suho Jaeger.
Amendment Questions 1-5: Approved.
For questions about the infraction process, please contact the Division of Student Affairs atÌýDeanofStudents@ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥.edu.Ìý
Tri-Executive Election
This election was counted with an instant runoff ranked choice model. Round 1 consists of the first preference votes for all candidates and votes with no first preference listed. Subsequent rounds are conducted by eliminating the lowest-ranking candidates and redistributing their votes based on second-place and, if need be, third-place voter selections. A winner is selected when a majority of votes has been attained by one ticket.
A no-preference category is included for the Tri-Executive and Rep. at Large elections so as to accurately represent the will of voters who may not have cast a first-choice ballot for a particular candidate, but may have chosen to rank candidates in other slots; some voters may be consciously indifferent between some candidates or do not want to cast a vote for someone they do not support.
Round 1
First Choice Votes
GOLD |
932 |
Ignite |
640 |
Exel |
1182 |
No Preference |
1011 |
As the Ignite ticket has the lowest number of votes, it is eliminated. Ignite's first-choice ballots are reallocated based on Ignite voters' rankings of the remaining tickets or are reallocated to the no-preference category if no other candidates were ranked.Ìý
Round 2
Vote Redistribution 1
GOLD |
1290 |
Exel |
1414 |
No Preference |
1061 |
No Preference votes are eliminated. Voters who expressed no preference for a first-choice vote will have their second or third-preference vote reallocated to Exel or GOLD if such a vote was cast.Ìý
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Round 3
Vote Redistribution 2
GOLD |
1535 |
Exel |
1873 |
As the GOLD ticket has the lowest number of votes, it is eliminated. GOLD's first-choice ballots are reallocated based on voters' rankings of the remaining tickets.Ìý
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Round 4
Vote Redistribution 3
Exel |
2275 |
Exel is the only remaining candidate has attained a majority, and is elected.
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Tri-Executive Data Visualization
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Representative At-Large Election
The Rep. at Large election was also conducted with an instant runoff ranked choice model. Round 1 consists of the first preference votes for all candidates and votes with no first preference listed. Subsequent rounds are conducted by eliminating the lowest-ranking candidates and redistributing their votes based on second-place voter selections. A winner is selected when four candidates remain for the four Rep. at Large seats up for election.
Round 1
First Choice Votes
Weston Lilley* |
140 |
Samuel Veta |
512 |
Brylan Graber |
269 |
Suho Jaeger |
286 |
Aydan Roper |
260 |
Jeb Brown |
1164 |
Morgan McDonough |
596 |
No Preference |
538 |
*Withdrew candidacy
As Weston Lilley has the lowest number of votes, Lilley is eliminated. Lilley's first-choice ballots are reallocated based on Lilley voters' rankings of the remaining candidates or are reallocated to the no-preference category if no other candidates were ranked.
Round 2
Vote Redistribution 1
Samuel Veta |
535 |
Brylan Graber |
295 |
Suho Jaeger |
319 |
Aydan Roper |
270 |
Jeb Brown |
1178 |
Morgan McDonough |
618 |
No Preference |
550 |
As Aydan Roper has the lowest number of votes, Roper is eliminated. Roper's first-choice ballots are reallocated based on Roper voters' rankings of the remaining candidates or are reallocated to the no-preference category if no other candidates were ranked.
Round 3
Vote Redistribution 2
Samuel Veta |
569 |
Brylan Graber |
333 |
Suho Jaeger |
362 |
Jeb Brown |
1217 |
Morgan McDonough |
684 |
No Preference |
571 |
As Brylan Graber has the lowest number of votes, Graber is eliminated. Graber's first-choice ballots are reallocated based on Graber voters' rankings of the remaining candidates or are reallocated to the no-preference category if no other candidates were ranked.
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Winning Candidates' Final Vote Totals
Samuel Veta |
602 |
Suho Jaeger |
404 |
Jeb Brown |
1266 |
Morgan McDonough |
766 |
No Preference |
587 |
Representative-At-Large Data Visualization
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Constitutional Amendments
Five amendments to the ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥SG Constitution were placed on the ballot in this election. Voters were asked to vote yes or no on these amendments. Per the ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥SG Constitution, only for and against votes shall be considered in determining the approval or disapproval of these amendments. As turnout for this election has exceeded 10%, all amendments approved by â…” of votes cast for and against them shall be adopted.
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Question One: "Shall the ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥SG Constitution be amended to make minor clerical changes and comply with state law regarding protected classes?
Yes |
2907 |
No |
344 |
Blank |
514 |
Approval% (w/blanks) |
77.2% |
Approval% (yes/no) |
89.42% |
Question Two: "Shall the ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥SG Constitution be amended to rename the 'Appellate Court' to the 'ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥SG Court' and to reserve one (1) seat therein for a post-baccalaureate student?"
Yes |
2659 |
No |
504 |
Blank |
602 |
Approval% (w/blanks) |
70.6% |
Approval% (yes/no) |
84.06% |
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Question Three: "Shall the ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥SG Constitution be amended to clarify the operations of the Election Commission and electoral processes?"
Yes |
2830 |
No |
304 |
Blank |
631 |
Approval% (w/blanks) |
75.1% |
Approval% (yes/no) |
90.3% |
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Question Four: "Shall the ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥SG Constitution be amended to ensure clear communication among all branches of ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥SG regarding amendments to the ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥SG/Chancellor Operating Agreement?"
Yes |
2839 |
No |
278 |
Blank |
648 |
Approval% (w/blanks) |
75.4% |
Approval% (yes/no) |
91.08% |
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Question Five: "Shall the ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥SG Constitution be amended to clarify the Executive(s)' ability to introduce measures to the Legislative Council?"
Yes |
2752 |
No |
352 |
Blank |
661 |
Approval% (w/blanks) |
73.1% |
Approval% (yes/no) |
88.66% |
Constiutional Amendment Data Visualization
Meet the Election Commission
Mark Lester
Election Commissioner
Will Conway
Assistant Election Commissioner
Katelyn Thach
Assistant Election Commissioner
Colin Reed
Assistant Election Commissioner
Vighnesh Verma
Assistant Election Commissioner