Students interested in filing their candidacy for the position of Student Body President will have the chance to do so from Feb. 24 to March 3, according to Student Body President Alex Parker.

Candidates can begin campaigning on March 17 and can continue to do so until the election, which will take place from noon on March 31 until noon on April 1.

Parker, who is a junior, announced his decision not to run for a second term earlier this month.

Parker said although he remains fully-invested in serving the student body, he wanted someone else to have the opportunity to serve in the role.

“I know a lot of people that are going to run and that are passionate and excited about serving N.C. State,” Parker said. 

Parker said though he is stepping down from the role, he plans to help with the transition process.

“It’ll be a great transition, and I’ll still be here advising the next president,” Parker said.

Beginning this year, the candidacy for Student Government’s highest office will be contested by a two-person ticket consisting of a presidential and vice-presidential candidate.

“I think it’s an exciting change, and hopefully it’ll get more students out to vote and get involved in Student Government,” Parker said. 

“I think this will allow campaigns to go more places and reach more students and better represent the student body when they are elected.”

The change will also prevent a repeat scenario of last year’s election, when former Student Body President Matthew Williams resigned, and Parker, who had originally been elected Student Senate President, succeeded him.

Candidates running for any position in Student Government must attend an All Candidates’ meeting on March 5 or March 6.