A Small Dilemma

[Angel7]

The situation is small and complicated but I’ll try to sum it up.

In my school there were school elections I ran for an office.
I lost elections.

Now here is the issue.
Since most of my grade was gone (not in school) because of a field trip. I went to the principle to talk about a re-election when everyone was here.

My concern is that

1. If I had won, I wouldn’t have asked for a re-election.
2. I feel I might be taking something away from my opponent.

I knew how it felt to lose. So if I do win the 2nd time, I would feel guilty for making my opponent go through the same reaction (to losing)

This issue may seem silly. But I think im doing something wrong.

 

[Dorothy]

Perhaps you can point out to the Principal of the school that the next time elections are held, they should not be held on a day when a specific class is not present.

It seems to me that to ask for a re-election after the fact would be awkward and uncomfortable, as you pointed out.

 

[camerong]

I agree this situation sounds unfortunate. I also agree with you and the above poster that a re-election would not be ideal. Consider the Litany of Humility, specifically the prayer that others be recognized and I go unnoticed (etc), and use this experience as a way to grow in devotion. No where is humility better learned than where one is wrongfully deprived something, and humbly accepts it!

 

[Joe_5859]

I agree with the above posters, it would seem awkward to ask for this after the fact, even if it seems likely you would have been elected otherwise. This would have been a good thing to anticipate before the election, but hindsight is always 20/20.

It would be good to at least point out to the principal that it was not ideal to have the election on the day that a large portion of the student body was not present.

I don’t know that I’d say it was morally wrong to ask for a re-election. The principal can always say no (and, I would guess, probably would say no). However, it does seem like it might be poor form. There’s always next year.

EDIT: I just reread your OP and it seems you already have asked for the re-election. Did the principal agree to it? If you’ve already asked, I guess it’s a moot point. I don’t know that I’d say it was morally wrong, but I can see how others might view it as somewhat tacky.

 

[Angel7]

Yes I asked. he said no.

I agree with a post above. This issue (the election) has led to a problem with pride for me. I let a lot of things get to my head. It is upsetting, but I felt like there was a deeper issue with the whole thing.

 

[Joe_5859]

Yes I asked. he said no.

I agree with a post above. This issue (the election) has led to a problem with pride for me. I let a lot of things get to my head. It is upsetting, but I felt like there was a deeper issue with the whole thing.

I would encourage you to reflect on this whole experience and see what it tells you about yourself. We all have those moments/events in our life where our weaknesses and foibles are somewhat laid bare. It is certainly uncomfortable, but we should use it as a means to grow into stronger people.

 

[tjm190]

Awkward yes, but justified in my opinion since you were at a clear disadvantage- or allow the votes of those absent to be counted and added to the total.