So I've been waiting anxiously in the Union for several minutes now. I'm joined by several members of the current administration (before they go to the basketball game tonight), NI executive editor Amber Rouse, as well as my running mate from last year Eric Boisen. The Union is almost totally empty save for two clumps of students grouped around the two Presidential teams.
Considering it really shouldn't take that long to count votes, the mood is tense here as we eagerly await the results. Polls closed over an hour and a half ago, so the Commission should have had ample time to count ballots.
Rumors have been shared with me about a large number of write-in candidates, which would delay vote counting a bit. Now, write-in candidates for Senate seats is a good thing due to the large number of uncontested seats. However, a large number of write-ins for President/VP might mean a dramatic finish.
If enough students vote in write-ins, be them silly or serious, that could potentially prevent either ticket from grabbing the "50% +1" margin needed to win the Presidency. This would mean that the top two teams would advance to one more week of campaigning, with voting again next week!
(Update 8:50 PM)
We're still waiting. This is getting intense.
STAY TUNED.
Waiting nervously on the edge of my seat!
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