Many ASPSU candidates run unopposed, several seats are left vacant share In the most recent Associated Students of Portland State (ASPSU) elections, most candidates ran unopposed and several seats were left empty.
“The election was uncontested within ASPSU ranks and within the student body,” said Director of Student Life James Peterson. “It seemed to be a very straightforward election as to who would be chosen for the next administration and who would be the right choices.”
During this spring term, ASPSU held elections for Student Fee Committee (SFC) and student senate positions. Although the election boasted 1,286 votes—5.3% of the PSU student body—there were more seats open than candidates to fill them. According to Interim Coordinator of Student Government Relations & Adviser to Greek Life Madeline Frisk, University of Oregon only drew 369 votes out of a student body of 22,760, accounting for 1.6%