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During the [[Fall 2024 elections|fall 2024 elections]], Independent Special Prosecutor [[Aiden Burke]] filed a complaint against [[Hana Kisswani]], a candidate for the School of Social Work's single Assembly seat. The complaint alleged that Kisswani violated two provisions of the Compiled Code: the prohibition on donations from non-students and the candidate expenditure limit. | During the [[Fall 2024 elections|fall 2024 elections]], [[Independent Special Prosecutor]] [[Aiden Burke]] filed a complaint against [[Hana Kisswani]], a candidate for the School of Social Work's single Assembly seat. The complaint alleged that Kisswani violated two provisions of the Compiled Code: the prohibition on donations from non-students and the candidate expenditure limit. | ||
Kisswani admitted to accepting an in-kind donation of campaign stickers from her sister, Heedaya Kisswani, who was not enrolled at the university. Kisswani was therefore accused of violating [[Elections Code |Compiled Code Article IV]] § 7.4.1.2, the "Donation Rule," which prohibits donations from individuals who are not University of Michigan students. Additionally, Kisswani conceded that she exceeded the $125 "Campaign Expenditure Limit" imposed by Compiled Code Article IV § 7.5.1. | Kisswani admitted to accepting an in-kind donation of campaign stickers from her sister, Heedaya Kisswani, who was not enrolled at the university. Kisswani was therefore accused of violating [[Elections Code |Compiled Code Article IV]] § 7.4.1.2, the "Donation Rule," which prohibits donations from individuals who are not University of Michigan students. Additionally, Kisswani conceded that she exceeded the $125 "Campaign Expenditure Limit" imposed by Compiled Code Article IV § 7.5.1. | ||