Fair Campaigning

The Fair Campaign Statement is a non-binding set of ideals designed to promote goodwill among candidates, proponents of ballot measures, and their supporters. The First Amendment prevents the ASUW from restricting the content of candidates' campaign messages; however, the ASUW encourages all candidates, proponents of ballot measures, and their supporters to follow the Fair Campaign Statement. Because the Fair Campaign Statement is non-binding, the ASUW will not consider complaints that allege violations of the Fair Campaign Statement and will not issue penalties to those who violate the Fair Campaign Statement. This statement is to be included before the candidates' pictures in the ASUW Voter's Guide published in The Daily.

  1. I shall conduct my campaign and insist that my supporters discuss the issues and present the record and policies with sincerity and candor.
  2. I shall not appeal to, and I shall condemn appeals to prejudices based on race, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability status.
  3. I shall uphold the right of every qualified voter to free and equal participation in the election process. I shall not take part in and will condemn those practices that tend to corrupt or undermine the system of free election or prevent the free expression of the will of the voters. This includes any manipulation of electronic technology that undermines the voter's ability to practice free and equal participation.
  4. I shall promptly and publicly repudiate the support of any individual or group, which resorts, on behalf of my candidacy or ballot measure or in opposition thereof, to methods in violation of the letter and spirit of this code.
  5. I shall refrain from any misuse of the ASUW Constitution and ASUW Bylaws to gain political advantage for myself or any other candidate.
  6. I shall not participate in, and I shall condemn personal vilification, defamation, and other attacks on any opposing candidate or party.
  7. I shall not use or authorize, and I shall condemn material relating to my campaign which falsifies, misrepresents, or distorts the facts, including but not limited to malicious or unfounded accusations creating or exploiting doubts as to the morality, patriotism, or motivations of any party or candidates.
  8. I shall not use a leadership position in an RSO in which I am involved to unfairly seek an endorsement.