2026 ASUC elections endorsements

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The 2026 ASUC elections are crucial for the future of UC Berkeley, with the student body facing threats to funding and free speech. The ASUC has the potential to be a leader on campus, but it needs to reclaim its historical role as a politically relevant actor and effectively stand up against the administration and federal government.
The 2026 ASUC elections are taking place at a time of upheaval for UC Berkeley. The student body faces threats to funding and free speech. The ASUC has a budget of $34 per student per semester, which is used to fund registered student organizations. However, the ASUC has the potential to do more. It can use its leverage to ensure student interests are met and counterbalance the administration. The ASUC can allocate funding to RSOs and other campus institutions, and it can coordinate opposition to dangerous campus decisions. It has the power to redirect resources toward students' basic needs and legal defense funds.
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