Election Fever: Campaigns and Services

The last of the positions being contested this week is Campaigns and Services. Three people have thrown their name into the hat for this position;

• Darragh Bourke
• Fergal Dempsey
• Michelle Lawlor

DARRAGH BOURKE:

Darragh doesn't appear to have made any real attempt this week, with a lack of any presence on campus at all. Surprising, as he was one of the most vocal candidates before nominations closed. Needs to buck up his game soon. Also, running on an off-licence policy may grab votes now, but it's only going to lead to unhappy students when they don't get their offy on campus.

FERGAL BOURKE:

One of the slower campaigns to kick off, Fergal looked quite shaky on Monday, with only a bland block print poster. Tuesday saw his campaign come to life, with the Farmers' Market taken over by Fergal t-shirts and posters. Very well organised, Fergal has shown a real drive for this position. Also running an interesting apples and orange juice giveaway that seems to be helping him greatly.

Yet to see any of his actual policies, so I can't comment on them.

MICHELLE LAWLOR:

Now this is a good example of an unknown trying to make up the ground. Written off by many as soon as nominations were announced, she's made a decent enough fist of the campaign so far, with one amusing (albeit, mildly) poster, and one that lists her policies (the only one running for CSO that appears to have any yet). Not exactly setting the world alight, but a gimmick or two in the next couple of days could easily see this dark horse getting neck and neck with the race leader.

AND THE WINNER IS?

At this early point, Fergal seems to be building up a bit of steam. Michelle seems a bit behind, with Darragh fairly out of it. Right now, it's likely Fergal will be the victor here, with Michelle still having a chance of taking it from him.