In 2023, then junior and SU Election Commissioner Constantin Carrigan reported a 6% increase in voter turnout for the spring election after reintroducing slates. With the continued allowance of slates, however, the editorial board of Student Life is concerned about the possibility of a growing partisanship in the Student Union.

Clearly, SU is far from united. Unfortunately, the 13-person slate is likely to exacerbate this division.

Freshman Class Council (FCC) elections are approaching, and this year there are three slates—and one individual—vying for office.