Universe Election [Step 4a - Campaigning]

We are now beginning step four of the election process for the new admin on The Universe. We are down to three candidates for the position, which should be the way it stands for the rest of the process. Because we are at the minimum number of candidates, elimination at the primary level will be a non-factor. The primary election will occur sometime within the week after campaigning has happened for a while. Since this election will not eliminate anyone from the contest, it will only be used as a form of showing which candidates stand where in the polls and who needs to do more work to get more support.

Campaigning may begin now. Be creative in how you do it; make a thread outlining your plans, state why you are best for the job, answer questions. Do whatever it is you feel necessary will help you. If you have ideas for certain campaign events, please let me know. I'm always interested to hear what you are thinking. One event I'd like to do is have a debate of sorts, but I'm not sure how it could happen with the differences in time zones and what not. Any ideas on how to make it work would be appreciated, as well as ideas as to what other events like this we could put on. If you are a candidate that wants to get creative and host an event like this, advertise the campaign on the site, etc. let me know and we can hopefully figure something out.

One event that I will definitely be doing is a Q&A. After a day or two of campaigning, this gives the users an opportunity to anonymously ask in depth questions for those running for admin. Any questions at this point should be sent to me via PM and they will be asked to all candidates and all will be answered. Separate answers will be posted once this Q&A period is up, so that the responses can be compared. This should be up later in the week.

The primary election (not the OFFICIAL one) is scheduled for Sunday, June 3. The candidates that will be on the ballot are Harry, Karl, and TJ.

Latest Primary Election Update:
Karl - 57%
Harry - 29%
TJ - 14%

You may now begin sending me questions via PM.