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January 15 (Wednesday): Associated Students and Student Trustees applications open.
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VCCCD announces Student Elections districtwide, and campuses begin distributing elections-related materials. Student Election Applications are available electronically and through the Student Activities/Associated Students Offices at all three campuses.
Students may contact the following representatives for support with the application process or with questions:
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February 28 (Friday): Associated Students and Student Trustees applications close.
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All Student Election Applications, Platform Statements, and Affidavit of Candidacy are due by 11:59 p.m. this day. No late application or platform statements will be accepted.
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March 3 (Monday) – March 7 (Friday): Candidates Meetings are held.
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Each campus will hold Associated Students/Student Trustee Candidates Meetings. Dates and times will be provided to candidates by the College Associated Students Elections Ad hoc Committee and/or the College Associated Students Advisor. All Candidates Meetings will be held no later than Friday, March 7.
Associated Students Candidates and Student Trustee Candidates are required to attend one Candidates Meeting at the candidate’s primary campus in order to be eligible for placement on the elections ballot. Candidates who have not attended the required Candidates Meeting will be disqualified for consideration and will no longer be eligible for placement on the election ballot.
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March 10 (Monday) – March 20 (Thursday): Window to Campaign.
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The window to campaign for Associated Students and Student Trustee elections is from Monday, March 10 through Thursday, March 20.
Candidates should refer to page 13 of the Elections Handbook for campaigning criteria and requirements.
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March 17 – March 20 (Monday – Thursday): Students cast ballots.
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Currently enrolled students will receive an electronic ballot through their my.vcccd.edu student email on March 17, 2025, at 8:00 a.m., and voting will close at 8:00 p.m. on March 20, 2025.
Students are eligible to vote for Associated Students’ positions at each college they attend. Students can only vote one time for the Student Trustee position.
Allegations of campaign violations are due by 9:00 p.m., one hour following the close of polls (See Section VIII).
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Election results will be posted the week of March 31, following the completion of the certification of results.
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The Associated Students Elections Ad hoc Committees at the respective campuses will be responsible for announcing the outcome of the elections on their respective campuses. The VCCCD Chancellor Designee will coordinate the sharing of the results of the Student Trustee elections.
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April 7 (Monday): A two-day run-off election will be held, if necessary.
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