2,172 students voted in the election for the Student Commissioner and the Officers of the Associated Student Congress of Baltimore City between October 30 and November 2.

The winning candidates are:

Student Commissioner: Jamir Lawson

ASCBC President: Brooke Bourne

ASCBC Vice President: Christiana Diggs

ASCBC Middle School Executive: Laura Lopez-Xochicale

ASCBC Treasurer: Shamir Burg

ASCBC Diversity Committee Chair: Jayzanay Blessett

Congratulations to all of the candidates on a strong campaign!

Learn more about the candidates by checking out a voter guide, candidate videos, and a live Townhall below!

September 1-18: Application window for Student Commissioner and ASCBC Officers

September 19: Mandatory info session (virtual)

• Candidates who submit completed applications by the deadline will receive an invitation.

September 26: Campaign materials due for review

• Includes a 1-2 minute campaign video, a flier, and a web link (a website or social media page dedicated to your campaign).

• NOTE: Candidates may not spend money on their campaign or receive campaign donations. All paper materials will be printed for candidates by Baltimore City Schools. 

October 3: ASCBC General Assembly and Nominating Convention

• If more than 3 students apply for any elected position, this triggers a nominating convention at the ASCBC General Assembly. Members of the General Assembly will select 3 candidates who will appear on the ballot for each position.

October 4: Candidates are announced

October 9-29: Campaigning window

• Candidates may ONLY campaign during this window

October 18: Candidate Town Hall (virtual)

October 30-November 2: Election week

• Early voting October 30-November 1

• City-wide election day November 2

November 6: Election results announced

A draft of the Election Procedures is linked here. These procedures are scheduled to go before the School Board for approval in October, 2023.

To ensure a fair and unbiased election, ASCBC's stipulate that an Elections Committee will administer the election. According to ASCBC's Bylaws, Article IV, Section 8:

Elections Committee: 

1. The Chairperson of the Elections Committee may not be a candidate for any elected ASCBC officer position. The Chairperson of the Elections Committee shall be appointed by a majority vote of the committee members.

2. Individuals serving on the Elections Committee shall not seek office in any section of the elections for which they are presiding nor shall they support and/or endorse any candidate or slate of candidates on any platform at any time. 

3. Membership:

   1. The membership of the Elections Committee shall consist of: 

      1. At least three members of the General Assembly, representing multiple schools;

      2. One member of City Schools Board Office staff; and

      3. The Regional Advisor of ASCBC.

   2. Members of the General Assembly shall be selected to serve on the Elections Committee after receiving a nomination from their Student Government Association advisor, completing an application, and taking an oath to uphold the responsibilities of the Elections Committee. 

4. The responsibilities of the Elections Committee shall be, but are not limited to:

1. To administer a fair election in accordance with the ASCBC Bylaws, Article III;

2. To draft, approve, and publicize communications regarding official campaign period events and forums, deadlines, and election results;

3. To draft, approve, and publicize materials to support elections at schools, including voter guides, posters, classroom materials, and guidance for administering the election; 

4. To plan, publicize, and oversee district-wide voter engagement events, including the candidate Town Hall; 

5. To plan and oversee the Nominating Convention;

6. To approve the ballot;

7. To receive reports of campaign violations as defined by the ASCBC Bylaws, Article III, review provided evidence, determine the validity of reports, determine the severity of any violations, and administer penalties if needed;

8. To advise the ASCBC Executive Board or General Assembly of any requisite changes to election procedure as a result of extenuating circumstances; 

9. To collaborate with Baltimore City Schools staff, Board members, and the ASCBC Executive Board in the development of any necessary amendments or modifications to the election procedures outlined in the ASCBC Bylaws, Article III; and

10. To certify and announce the election results. 

Any Baltimore City Student can report campaign violations by completing this Google form. You must be logged into your school account to complete this form.

Do you have additional questions about the election? Contact the Elections Committee Chairpeople, Haley Tilt (hjtilt@bcps.k12.md.us) and Ellen Griffin (ellen.shigeno@gmail.com).