Election Posting Guidelines

During Student Government and International Student Association elections, special posting procedures are in effect. The link describes what is and isn't permitted. Please contact the Elections Commission, Student Union Administration, or the Student Government Advisor for additional information.

All election materials must have a visible stamp of approval by the Student Government Elections Commission before posting in the Centennial Student Union or academic buildings.

All printed campaign posters materials should include the Student Government wordmark and the University’s accessibility statement (Minn State affiliation not required)*.
The preferred location for this information would be within a white margin at bottom of the campaign poster. The size of the wordmark is proportional to the size of campaign materials (i.e., a 1-inch wordmark for 11x17 posters).

NO POSTING on CSU promotional bulletin boards.

The Centennial Student Union waives remaining normal posting policies to coincide with the campaign start date established by the Elections Commission.

This relaxing of posting policies apply only to campaign materials tabloid size (11 inches x17 inches) or smaller related to Student Government or International Student Association Elections. Larger-sized campaign materials would follow existing reservation procedures.

University stamped approval (normally conducted in CSU220) is NOT REQUIRED for postings in academic buildings. All campaign posters should have the Elections Commission approval stamp.

Significant or repeated violations of these policies may be reported to the Elections Commission by CSU staff for adjudication as potential campaign violations.

ALLOWABLE CAMPAIGN POSTINGS

ALLOWABLE campaign postings in the Centennial Student Union include:

Postings on brick/ceramic walls or painted walls/pillars
Banners in existing designated spaces – Reserve space through University Scheduling and Conference Services (CSU219)
Large posters (maximum 21-inches wide by 27 inches tall) in existing designated spaces; reserve poster stands and sites through University Scheduling and Conference Services (CSU219).
- No A-frame/sandwich boards are permitted in the Centennial Student Union.
Tables/tabling in existing designated spaces – Reserve through University Scheduling and Conference Services (CSU219)
Posters should be at least three (3) feet away from one another.
Postings in academic buildings are limited to general use bulletin boards (using tacks, push pins, or staples), brick/ceramic walls, painted walls.
Any postings on any walls, in any buildings, must be done using only blue “painter’s” tape.

UNAPPROVED CAMPAIGN POSTINGS

UNAPPROVED campaign postings within the Centennial Student Union and academic buildings include (violating campaign materials will be removed and recycled):

Postings not using blue “painter’s” tape. ABSOLUTELY NO duct tape, transparent tape, packing tape or other adhesive or sticky tacks will be allowed.
ABSOLUTELY NO POSTINGS ON KASOTA STONE.
ABSOLUTELY NO PRINTED “LEAVE BEHIND” MATERIALS including flyers, business cards, postcards, etc., can be placed anywhere in and around the Centennial Student Union. Such materials will be collected and recycled.
Postings on glass windows or entrances
Postings on wood surfaces
Postings on steps, floors and ceilings
Postings on elevator doors or in elevator cabs
Postings in restrooms
Postings on office doors
Postings on vending machines
Postings on any art or statue
Postings in areas specifically identified as off-limits by authorized staff (such designation must be made by authorized staff three weeks prior to election)
Postings to the exterior surface of the Centennial Student Union
Postings using A-frame/sandwich boards (such display units are not permitted in the Centennial Student Union)
Use of any unapproved sound amplification equipment or devices.

Unauthorized removal or defacing of property that has been approved and posted is an act of vandalism and subject to appropriate disciplinary action.

REMOVAL OF CAMPAIGN MATERIALS

All campaign materials must be removed within 48 hours after Election Day.

* AS REQUIRED BY LAW, THE FOLLOWING ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT SHOULD APPEAR AT BOTTOM OF ALL CAMPAIGN POSTERS in minimum 9-point Arial type: