Georgia Southern to hold early voting on campus
October 17, 2018
The Dean of Students Office has announced that early voting will be available on campus from Oct. 23-25 for any student registered to vote in Bulloch County.
Students will be able to vote on these dates in the Russell Union Ballroom from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
While the polls are open, no campaign materials are allowed within 150 feet of the Russell Union, including buttons, shirts, hats, posters, etc. To vote, students must bring their government-issued ID.
During voting the followng restrictions on campaigning will apply:
- No campaign activities or public opinion polling
- No campaign literature to include newspapers, booklets, pamphlets, cards, signs or other written materials
- Televisions designated for public use within the Russell Union with be kept off to avoid political commentary
Anyone violating these rules will be asked to remove or cover up the political message.
Amina Diop, freshman information technology major encouraged everyone to vote.
“You should vote. You have to vote,” Diop said. “Your voice should matter. You can make a difference, even if you don’t think you can.”
Students can register to vote here. The last day for voter registration is Oct. 9.
For all information regarding voting guidelines, visit here.
Rachel Adams, The George-Anne News Reporter, ganeswed@georgiasouthern.edu