Overview
- Members voted in person on October 18 with proxy voting closed the day before, but the result remains pending due to identity and proxy checks.
- The poll concerns president‑elect George Abaraonye after screenshots showed messages appearing to celebrate Charlie Kirk being shot; he says he deleted the posts and reacted impulsively.
- Union leaders publicly condemned the reported comments and also condemned racist abuse and threats directed at Abaraonye, with complaints referred for disciplinary proceedings.
- Reports cite paused donations and speaker withdrawals, including claims Candace Owens pulled out, though Union officials dispute suggestions that more than 40 speakers have canceled.
- Allies from The Charlie Kirk Show warned they would mobilize a boycott if Abaraonye stays, as the Union’s rules require a two‑thirds vote to remove an officer.