Russo disqualified, run-off scheduled

The election board ruled last night on four separate grievances by various candidates. All but the two involving Cizek and Russo were dismissed. Both candidates were found guilty of all the charges brought against them. The only action taken by the board was to disqualify Russo for violations of three sections of the elections code.

The election results, which were announced a couple hours after the ruling, made it clear Russo would have won with approximately 57 percent of the vote. He said he is planning an appeal.

The code-mandated run-off between Hutchinson and Cizek is scheduled for Wednesday, April 4 (next week).

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That's the short answer many students already know since it was in The Western Front this morning--thanks to fellow Front reporter Peter Jensen and myself. We stayed the whole time and when he offered to let me take part of the story for the Front, I couldn't resist--this was big stuff and there's nothing like staying up all night on deadline.

Unfortunately...

Because I covered the story for the Front, I need to refrain from commentary at the moment on the events of last night to avoid ethical conflicts. Rest assured that last night was pretty straightforward and you probably didn't miss a whole lot by just listening to the facts, after the fact.

Stay tuned.

Be sure to check the Front article.