Less than 24 hours after the All-Candidates Meeting, the first withdrawals have occurred, all in the race for Board of Governors. The info was tweeted ^[1] earlier today by Elections Administrator Isabel Ferreras.

Statements from the former candidates about their decision to withdraw:

Peter Stein: “By observing others I’ve noted that in many cases, unless it’s needed, it’s best to be prudent in one’s proclamations. With all due respect, no comment.”

Nader Beyzaei: “My entrance was a strategic decision, and based on the nominees I decided it would be best to drop out, and focus on what I originally set out to win: Senate.”

AJ Hajir Hajian: “My commitment to “our UBC” falls more closely into the academic scope of the Senate.”

This leaves 6 candidates in the race for the 2 BoG seats: Bijan Ahmadian, Blake Frederick, Philip Edgcumbe, Sean Heisler, Guillaume Houle and Azim Wazeer.

UPDATE: Jan 10, 8:50pm.

Philip Edgcumbe has also dropped out of the running for Board. When asked why, he responded that he is “pleased with the quality and commitment of the other candidates and I trust that they will represent UBC students well on the BoG.” Philip also included a plug for two other candidates, which we will keep quiet on until campaigning opens.