PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTION SYSTEM

The Youth in Government election system involves a primary and general election. The Primary Election takes place on Thursday, with the results announced in Chambers Thursday afternoon. The winners of the primary go on to campaign in the General Election, which takes place Friday night. The winners of the general election are announced Saturday morning at the Closing Convocation.

All elections are conducted by the Secretary of State, with assistance from his or her deputies, and the Attorney General. The Secretary of State, as well as, the YIG Director have final say in all matters of controversy regarding the election.

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