Petition to Restore Democracy at FAU: Demand a Re-Election

The Issue

We, the undersigned students of Florida Atlantic University, demand immediate action to address a serious failure in the recent Student Government election process. Under Student Government Statute 324.200, a re-election must be held in the event of an elections process failure. That threshold has been met — and exceeded.

What Happened:

  • The student body overwhelmingly elected Jean and Ellie to be our next Student Body President and Vice President.
  • They were disqualified for allegedly violating a campaign rule that was never shared with them by the SG Advisor, the Supervisor of Elections, or any university official.
  • Both the SG Advisor and Supervisor of Elections distributed outdated campaign rules, and then used a different, uncommunicated rule to disqualify the winning ticket.
  • The Elections Board, which is supposed to oversee all elections and ensure fairness and due process, did not exist. One individual made the disqualification decision alone — a direct violation of the required process.
  • Appeals were filed based on the deadline given by the SG Advisor, yet they were thrown out without the candidates ever being heard.

This is not just a procedural error. This is a systemic failure that invalidated student votes and disrespected student voices.

Our Demands:
We call on the following officials to sign a declaration of elections process failure and authorize a re-election under Statute 324.200:

  • The SG Advisors
  • The Chief Justice
  • The Student Body President
  • The Supervisor of Elections


FAU students deserve a fair election. We deserve clear rules, impartial enforcement, and accountability. Jean and Ellie are ready to run again and respect the outcome — but not in a rigged or broken system.

We, the students, demand a re-election now.

Sign your name below to stand up for democracy, transparency, and your right to choose your leaders.

Email FAU SG Officials Here

 

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The Issue

We, the undersigned students of Florida Atlantic University, demand immediate action to address a serious failure in the recent Student Government election process. Under Student Government Statute 324.200, a re-election must be held in the event of an elections process failure. That threshold has been met — and exceeded.

What Happened:

  • The student body overwhelmingly elected Jean and Ellie to be our next Student Body President and Vice President.
  • They were disqualified for allegedly violating a campaign rule that was never shared with them by the SG Advisor, the Supervisor of Elections, or any university official.
  • Both the SG Advisor and Supervisor of Elections distributed outdated campaign rules, and then used a different, uncommunicated rule to disqualify the winning ticket.
  • The Elections Board, which is supposed to oversee all elections and ensure fairness and due process, did not exist. One individual made the disqualification decision alone — a direct violation of the required process.
  • Appeals were filed based on the deadline given by the SG Advisor, yet they were thrown out without the candidates ever being heard.

This is not just a procedural error. This is a systemic failure that invalidated student votes and disrespected student voices.

Our Demands:
We call on the following officials to sign a declaration of elections process failure and authorize a re-election under Statute 324.200:

  • The SG Advisors
  • The Chief Justice
  • The Student Body President
  • The Supervisor of Elections


FAU students deserve a fair election. We deserve clear rules, impartial enforcement, and accountability. Jean and Ellie are ready to run again and respect the outcome — but not in a rigged or broken system.

We, the students, demand a re-election now.

Sign your name below to stand up for democracy, transparency, and your right to choose your leaders.

Email FAU SG Officials Here

 

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Ellie RPetition Starter

The Decision Makers

Nick Silano
Nick Silano
FAU Chief Justice
Nori Carter
Nori Carter
SG Advsior
Nyobee Van Pelt
Nyobee Van Pelt
SG Advisor
Cecila Sarmiento
Cecila Sarmiento
SG Advisor
Elaine Jordat
Elaine Jordat
SG Advisor

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Petition created on April 2, 2025