The Graduate Student’s Association has been forced to re-run their presidential election following problems with the online voting system.
The GSA elections were originally held last month with several voluntary positions and two principal positions, President and Services Officers, up for grabs.
However, after the elections closed it was announced that problems had been discovered within the system, resulting in roughly 10 per cent of post-graduates being prevented from casting their votes.
In a blog post on their website the GSA stated that: “We take election procedure very seriously and it is our duty to correct any error that disenfranchises our members and could potentially affect the outcome of an election.
“Since the problem did not become apparent until late into the voting period the Election Committee has decided to declare the results of the last election null and void.”
Voting for the principal officer positions were re-opened earlier this month despite fears that this may potentially result in a lower turnout and voter disenfranchisement.
Voting in the elections will close for the second time on November 20.