Second chance declined by candidate

In order to prevent questions regarding the legitimacy of the presidential election winner from the student body, the Elections Commission decided to have a runoff election between student body president candidates Wesli Spencer and Lucy Hutchinson. Hutchinson has declined to run.

Hutchison acknowledged the voters made their choice, and feels it is in the best interest of the university not to have another election.

She said another election would cause divisions around campus. "I will not divide this university," Hutchinson said.

Hutchinson has plans to continue working in SGA next year. "I absolutely believe in the student body," she said.

Although Hutchinson has declined running in the runoff, Spencer has plans to appeal the decision of the Elections Commission. While Spencer was not disqualified from the election, the commission did find his campaign in violation of Elections Commission guidelines.

"I just want to clear my name," Spencer said.

Spencer was unable to be reached for comments regarding Hutchinson’s decision not to run in a second election.