Candidates for fall and spring elections may start campaigning after they have submitted their application for a position. While campaigning, please abide by the following rules. If there are any infractions, you may face disciplinary actions including, but not limited to, no longer being able to campaign or no longer being eligible for election.
If you have any questions about any of the below guidelines, please contact the RHA Advisor, Alexis Blasko, at ablasko2@unl.edu
Posting Policies
- ONE poster may be posted on Public Bulletin Boards in the residence hall lobbies and ONE poster may be posted on each floor in the public posting area, typically near the elevators, or on the bulletin board, if one is provided.
- Posters should be no larger than 11” by 17” and should be submitted to the Housing Office for approval and submission to the residence halls.
- Posters may not cover any pre-existing poster and no posters may be taken down to make room - unless with approval.
- Posters may not be placed on any walls, stairwells, in any elevators, or on pillars that are not used as public posting places.
Additional Campaigning Opportunities & Regulations
- You may campaign at a floor meeting, if held, with the permission of the Residence Director and the Resident Assistant(s).
- Permission for one candidate means permission is granted to all candidates. Special meetings shall not be called to provide campaigning opportunities.
- You may create social media posts, but they must be deemed appropriate by the Election Commissioner. If the Election Commissioner deems them inappropriate, you will be asked to remove them immediately.
- You may submit a campaign video no longer than 60 seconds to the RHA Advisor to be posted on the RHA Movie Channel as an advertisement.
- You may pass out fliers or promotional items outside of the residence hall buildings.
- You may request to reserve a table in common spaces near dining areas - not inside dining areas - to talk with voters.
- Email housingreservations@unl.edu to submit your request and let them know it is to campaign for RHA elections. If approved, you may table in the designated area.
- Sidewalk chalking for elections is prohibited.
IMPORTANT! Creativity is encouraged, BUT PLEASE NOTE, candidates should be mindful of how their campaigns could represent themselves to the university and public at large as someone who would be acting in a liaison role with the institution, potential stakeholders, and the larger Nebraska community.
Campaigning Location Restrictions
Campaigning is NOT ALLOWED in the below locations. Violation of these restrictions may result in a candidate being removed from the ballot.
- The Residence Hall Association (RHA) office
- Main lobbies of residence halls without approved tabling reservations
- Inside dining areas
- Door-to-door on floors is strictly prohibited. This also includes hanging door knob hangers.
On the Day of Elections, all campaign materials must be taken down within 24 hours after the polls close.
If you have any questions, please call the RHA Advisor, Alexis Blasko, at 402-472-7715 or email at ablasko2@unl.edu.