What if I can't find the voting area on myGate?
The staff voting box should be in the lower, right-hand corner of your myGate home page. If you are unable to find it e-mail tross@murraystate.edu or call 809-4647. If you were recently hired or if you are classified as faculty you will be unable to vote.
Will anyone know how I vote?
No. VoteNet allows you to print a receipt of your vote. The only way anyone will know how you vote is if you tell them. State law requires a secret ballot vote; please cast your vote in private!
Are you getting a running count of how many votes each candidate currently has?
VoteNet will not release any vote totals until the election is over. Once the polls close VoteNet will release how many votes each candidate received.
I can't get on myGate. What do I do?
Call the Help Desk. Their number is 809-2346.
Can I change my vote?
You can change your vote up to the point where you press the green "VOTE" button. One you press VOTE your choices become final and can't be changed.
Can I get help voting?
Staff Congress will offer voting assistance in Faculty Hall's first floor vending machine area from 3:30-4 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, through Thursday, March 12. Staff Congress' goal is to give every staff member who wants to vote the opportunity to vote.
Can I vote by paper ballot this year?
Paper ballots are not available this year. All voting must be done through myGate.
When will the results be known?
The results will be posted on this website Friday, March 13.
Where can I see who won?
Election results will be posted on this website, www.murraystate.edu/staffvote, on Friday, March 13.
Do I have to vote from a computer on campus?
You can vote from any computer any place in the world that can access myGate.
What happens if I am still voting at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday?
VoteNet will shut the poll down at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, according to the time on its computer. I'm not sure if some sort of message will appear on screen warning those who are in the system at the time to finalize their vote. You have 72 hours to vote--don't wait until the last minute or your vote may not count.
Can I request an absentee ballot?
There is no need for an absentee ballot. You can vote online from any computer capable of accessing VoteNet between 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, and 11:59 p.m. Thursday, March 12.
How accurate is the voting system?
VoteNet is a commercial operation which has been in business since 2001. They have more than 1400 clients worldwide. Here at MSU elections for SGA, Faculty Senate and Staff Congress have been conducted via VoteNet with no problems.
Where are the write-in blanks?
Write-ins are not allowed in the Staff Regent election.
How long will the winner serve?
The Staff Regent serves a three-year term. The regent's term will begin July 1, 2015, or as soon as he is sworn in, and expire at 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2018.
There is only one candidate on the ballot. Why are you having an election and why should I vote in it?
The Staff Regent election process is guided by state law. There is no provision in state law to cancel the election if there is only one candidate. While the outcome of the election may be known, a large vote turnout shows everyone the Staff Regent is serving with the full support of the staff. That support will be helpful as the regent works on issues of importance to the staff.
When is the Staff Regent forum?
Since there is only one candidate, the forums have been cancelled. If you have questions, feel free to contact the candidate.