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The UC Election Commission lengthened this year’s presidential campaign from four days to 11, giving student government hopefuls an extra week to preen and be vetted before polls open on Dec. 12.
Election Commission Chair Steven T. Cupps ’09 said that the Commission decided on the longer campaign to allow more time for student group endorsements and the organization of an additional debate between the candidates.
Current UC Vice President Randall R. Sarafa ’09 said he suggested that the Commission extend the campaign period after reflecting on the short 2007 campaign.
In addition to the calendar changes, the Commission added a clause this year to prohibit campaign giveaways—including candy, food, and merchandise—and guidelines to guard against tampering with votes.
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