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Forced voting and intimidation allegedly used by election candidates

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Candidates in the recent Stirling Students Union elections are facing allegations of intimidating voters. When approached by certain candidates, students were allegedly being forcefully encouraged to vote on the spot.

Some candidates were also supposedly watching students’ phones as they voted, ensuring their selections. Students who had already voted prior to being approached apparently faced annoyance from candidates.

Candidates have also allegedly been bold in asking voters who they had chosen, shocking some students. Public campaigning is usual for the elections, but the apparent boldness this year has made some students feel uncomfortable.

Candidates have also supposedly been encouraging Re-Open Nomination (R.O.N) votes in categories other than their own. An anonymous source told Brig that even the candidates agree the elections have been “super catty”.

They said the toxicity among candidates was apparent: “I think everyone agrees it’s been a bit of a sh*t show this year.”

A Union spokesperson commented: “Whilst we have not been made aware of any issues relating to intimidation of voters, anyone with concerns regarding the elections should contact the Students’ Union in the first instance.”

Featured Image Credit: Jonathon Boomer

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